PSG vs English Clubs: Luis Enrique’s Parisians rewriting the script against Premier League opposition

Under Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain have developed a formidable record against Premier League opposition, offering real encouragement ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash with Liverpool FC. The Spanish coach boasts an outstanding return of 10 wins from 12 matches (83.3%) against English clubs in the competition, with his only defeats coming against Liverpool and Newcastle United.

Crucially, Luis Enrique has never been eliminated by an English side in six Champions League knockout ties, underlining PSG’s growing authority in these high-stakes encounters. Since the start of the 2024/25 season, the Parisians have eliminated four Premier League team: Liverpool, Aston Villa, Arsenal FC, and Chelsea FC.

The scale of PSG’s dominance is further reflected in their attacking output. Across recent meetings with English clubs, they have scored 29 goals while conceding 20, with emphatic victories—such as the 5-2 and 3-0 wins over Chelsea in March 2026. These performances have helped the club reach three consecutive Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2016.

As PSG prepare to face Liverpool once again, having already eliminated the Reds at the same stage last season, the context feels increasingly familiar. This latest encounter represents not just another knockout tie, but the continuation of a trend that has seen the French champions grow in confidence against English opposition. The signs are undeniably positive—de bon augure, disent les oiseaux—for a side that now approaches these fixtures with belief rather than apprehension.

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