Xabi Alonso, Luis Enrique and Real Madrid
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According to Fichajes, Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has identified Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez as a key transfer target to reinforce an already stacked midfield. After a highly successful
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.
The offensive midfielder of Barcelona is the new desire of the Asturian coach.
Luis Enrique is eager to instil his ideas as quickly — and accurately — as possible at PSG. The former Barcelona coach can converse in Spanish, English and Italian, and is learning French, too.
Luis Enrique’s Managerial Record vs. Real Madrid Between his years spent managing Celta Vigo and Barcelona, Enrique has faced Real Madrid eight times across all competitions.
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Luis Enrique tipped Ousmane Dembele to win the Ballon d’Or after after another devastating display in Paris St Germain’s Club World Cup semi-final rout of Real Madrid. Dembele was on target on his first start of the tournament as the European champions thrashed the Spanish giants 4-0 in New York to power into Sunday’s final against Chelsea.
This was not the first time that Luis Enrique had tackled Mbappe head-on. In November, the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Reims and then, when asked whether ...
Kylian Mbappe and Luis Enrique will be reunited at the FIFA Club World Cup when Real Madrid take on Paris Saint-Germain. Their player-coach relationship in Paris has become a source of intrigue.