Paris Saint-Germain’s kick-offs explain a lot about their approach to starting matches. They are the only moments of games where Luis Enrique’s side look old-fashioned — the ball is immediately launched by the taker, who kicks for touch, deep into the final third.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Madrid 4-0 (video highlights PSG/Bayern Munich) on Wednesday at New York’s MetLife Stadium in the semi-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup. After the match, Paris coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference.

In the midst of swirling narratives and lingering emotions, PSG manager Luis Enrique delivered a calm, cryptic four-word message when asked about the reunion.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique was cagey when addressing the hot topic of his reunion with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé in Wednesday’s Club World Cup semifinal, although he did explain a change in philosophical stance during his year apart from the Frenchman.