Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Luis Enrique salutes 'best squad in the world' as new-look PSG advances in Champions League

1 / 5

Britain Soccer Champions League

PSG's head coach Luis Enrique waits for the start of the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park stadium, Birmingham, England, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

(ASSOCIATED PRESS)

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described his group of players as the “best squad in the world” after advancing to the Champions League semifinals for the second straight season.

Under the Spaniard, PSG has replaced its “galacticos” like Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé with talented up-and-coming players and the change in policy appears to be paying off.