Luis Enrique Praises Pedri ahead of Barcelona-PSG Clash, Hopes “harry Potter” Keeps His Magic Wand Sheathed
Paris – Spain national team manager Luis Enrique lauded barcelona midfielder pedri as “an unbelievable player” while previewing the upcoming Champions League matchup between his former club and Paris Saint-Germain. Enrique, speaking ahead of the highly anticipated fixture, emphasized the shared attacking philosophies of both teams and acknowledged the pivotal role possession will play in determining the outcome.
The upcoming contest pits two sides renowned for their commitment to proactive football against each other,raising the stakes for a compelling tactical battle. Enrique’s comments highlight the respect he holds for Barcelona’s squad, especially Pedri, whom he playfully likened to “Harry Potter,” while expressing hope the young playmaker’s influence will be limited on the pitch. The match, scheduled for 9 p.m. local time, is expected to be a physically demanding affair despite concerns over player fatigue.
“Last year, we did not play against Barcelona,” Enrique stated. ”What I can say is that it will be a pretty match. When you have two teams with the same mentality, the same pride to play attack football, know how to defend, take the ball, wich will be the key to the match.” He continued, “I like to see Barça play and especially a player like Pedri.”
Enrique further elaborated on his familiarity with Pedri’s skillset, acknowledging their time working together with the Spanish national team. “Pedri knows me very well, he knows very well what we were doing in selection,” he said. “But Barça is not only Pedri, it’s a whole series of high-level players.”
the article was originally published on September 30, 2025, at 18:17 and last updated at 23:33.
