Mansion Sports – Luis Enrique, the manager of defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, has delivered high praise for challengers Bayern Munich ahead of the first leg of the Champions League semifinal on Tuesday.

“Vincent Kompany is a top-class manager; he has already proven it in England. We have seen how difficult it is to play against them. They are one of my favorite teams to watch,” said the Spanish coach on Monday, adding:

“They always attack and score an incredible number of goals. It is very enjoyable to watch a team like that.”

Praise for the Bayern Munich Squad

When asked specifically about winger Michael Olise, the 55-year-old responded: “I like all Bayern players—not only Michael Olise, but every player. They have shown their quality.”

When asked to name the core of the Munich team, he listed many names: “Kimmich, Harry Kane, Musiala, Olise, Luis Díaz, Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Neuer, Stanisic—everyone, the entire team. Yes, they have stars, but the key is always the team.”

Prediction of an Entertaining Match

The manager predicted a match that would be “entertaining for everyone,” with the defending champions full of confidence. “We are in very good form,” said Enrique.

“In matches like this, small details are very important, so we must be prepared for every scenario. We are confident, but we also know this will be a difficult task.”

Full-Strength Squad for PSG

PSG will face Bayern Munich with a full-strength squad—proof that, as they say, “that is the magic of the Champions League.”

With all key players now fit for this decisive match, the coach said: “That is the magic of the Champions League; everyone wants to be part of it, and it gives you special energy.”

Strong Confidence from Kvaratskhelia

That determination was also echoed by “the wizard” Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. “Bayern are in good form, but so are we,” said the Georgian player. “We can achieve anything and beat anyone.”

He also expressed great respect for Bayern captain Manuel Neuer, calling him “one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He is a legend, and we know what he is capable of.” However, the forward quickly added, “we scored two goals against him last time…”

Head-to-Head Record Between the Two Teams

That 2-0 victory came in the Club World Cup semifinal, but when the two teams met in the Champions League group stage last season, Bayern won 2-1 in Paris.

Overall, the Munich side has won their last five Champions League meetings against PSG, scoring seven goals and conceding only one.