Johan Micoud Praises PSG’s Cohesive Play Under Luis Enrique

Paris, April 2025 – Despite not being a known supporter of Paris Saint-Germain, sports consultant Johan Micoud has expressed his admiration for the club’s recent performance. On Wednesday night, PSG stunned European football by defeating Aston Villa 3-1 at Parc des Princes in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. This victory reinforces their status as strong contenders for the tournament’s ultimate prize.

Enrique’s strategic brilliance

Initially criticized for the team’s lackluster start to the season, coach Luis Enrique’s leadership is now celebrated for fostering a formidable collective identity among the team. Johan Micoud acknowledges the Spanish coach’s pivotal role in this transformation.

“It’s incredible to have built such a team. You have a real team where everyone plays and defends together. That’s the strength of the great teams. Then, you have exceptional talents who can take on opponents one-on-one, score, and create opportunities, but everyone works together. That makes a collective, and they have it,” Micoud analyzed on La chaîne L’Équipe.

Micoud’s admiration for PSG’s unity

The former attacking midfielder continued, “What’s impressive is that people who aren’t necessarily PSG fans love this team. I’m not a fan, but I love watching them play, I love watching their players, this team making differences and working together. I really enjoy watching PSG today.”

The return leg between Aston Villa and PSG is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 PM. Meanwhile, the Ligue 1 match between PSG and FC Nantes, originally set for this weekend, has been postponed to Tuesday, April 22.