Luis Enrique Pushes PSG to Equal Real Madrid’s Champions League Threepeat Record

Luis Enrique, the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, has urged his team to replicate the historic achievement of Real Madrid by winning three consecutive Champions League titles. Having already led PSG to two back-to-back European victories, the Spanish manager is determined to keep their reign alive on the continent’s biggest stage.

Spanish Coach Targets Historic Champions League Milestone

The 56-year-old manager is focused on guiding Les Parisiens to a third straight Champions League trophy, a feat last accomplished by Real Madrid when they defeated Liverpool in the 2018 final. Since his arrival at the Parc des Princes in July 2023, Enrique has secured two European crowns along with three Ligue 1 titles for PSG. Their defense of the continental crown began with an impressive 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava last month.

Continental Dominance Drives Ambition

Despite enjoying success domestically and in Europe over the past two seasons, Enrique's hunger for more remains strong. As PSG prepare for challenging fixtures against Manchester City and Enrique’s former club, Barcelona—which he led to Champions League glory in 2015—the coach spoke about his squad’s motivation.

"We’ve won it twice in a row, but that’s no reason to stop. We’re built to play in the Champions League. We have an extra incentive: to try and achieve something that only Real Madrid has managed to do so far. It’s a special goal."

He also acknowledged the tough competition from other top contenders: "These [Man City and Barcelona] are two teams that love winning the Champions League, who have already won it and who are among the favourites. There are six, seven or eight teams capable of winning this Champions League. We’re one of them, but it’ll be tough and we’re not the clear favourites."

Contract Extension Brings Added Pressure

Enrique has now led PSG to 13 major trophies and recently signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2030. Reflecting on the mindset he brought to the team, he said:

"That was our primary objective when we arrived here: to make history. Everyone knew the club had already won major trophies, but there was no trophy more important to us than the Champions League. For me, as a manager, just as for the players, the desire to win constantly is an essential characteristic of the very highest level."

On his new contract and increased expectations, Enrique added: "I’ve extended my contract and now I’m under even more pressure to show that I’m ready to carry on and that I still want to win many more trophies for Paris Saint-Germain. It’s always the same objective: to win and keep on winning."

Upcoming Fixtures Will Test PSG’s European Credentials

PSG’s resolve will be tested immediately with a trip to face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. Following that tough challenge, Enrique’s squad will host Barcelona in Paris on 20 October. These consecutive fixtures against fellow favorites will provide a stern measure of PSG’s ability to hold onto their status as Europe’s elite.

• Next Matches:
• Manchester City (MCI) vs PSG - Champions League - 14 Oct 2026 - 22:00
• PSG vs Barcelona (ROM) - Champions League - 20 Oct 2026 - 22:00