Luis Enrique is amazing!

Ten years after his historic achievement with Barcelona, the Spanish strategist is quietly creating a new masterpiece – not from stars and money, but from philosophy, discipline, and belief in the team.

From the shadow of a superstar to the collective spotlight.

There is an astonishing statistic: PSG currently has the most dribbles (339) in a Champions League season since Luis Enrique's Barcelona a decade ago. It is no coincidence that the two teams with the highest dribble statistics share the same coach, despite differences in time, space and personnel.

"This is exactly Luis Enrique's team," said Oscar Garcia, a former teammate at Barcelona. "He's enjoying his job more than ever. There are no big stars anymore. The star is the team, it's the coach."

This transition marks a crucial turning point in PSG's history. From the days when Neymar, Messi, and Mbappe coexisted – three distinct geniuses who often seemed to play on a different pitch than the rest of the team – to a unified collective where every gear operates within the same machine.

PSG under Luis Enrique is a beautiful contradiction: both creative freedom and tactical discipline. A goalkeeper who is maturing day by day, a cohesive defense, energetic full-backs, and a midfield trio that is increasingly shining – all are indispensable notes in a complete symphony.

"He uses a false number 9 striker to create dominance and situations where there are too many players in midfield," Oscar explained. This is a subtle tactic, requiring a deep understanding between the players, not only about their positions but also about each other's intentions.

Ousmane Dembele has changed a lot under Luis Enrique.

Ousmane Dembele, once criticized for his lack of discipline and decisiveness, is having the best season of his career. Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue, both young talents, are developing at a breakneck pace. The addition of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the "Messi of Georgia," has made the squad even more diverse and unpredictable.

PSG's style of play is both precise in short passes and bold in unexpected breakthroughs. It's a sophisticated blend of Spanish tiki-taka control and the explosive passion of South American football – a perfect mix that reflects Luis Enrique's personality.

A man of steel in both his playing and coaching careers.

Luis Enrique's strong personality has been evident throughout his career. From his bold decision to leave Real Madrid to join their arch-rivals Barcelona – where he felt "home" – to becoming an idol in Catalonia. His five goals against the Spanish giants and his emotional celebrations were not the actions of a neutral person.

"Luis Enrique had a strong personality, a solid character," Oscar recalled. "He was always positive, energizing everyone. He used to do that with his teammates. Now, he does it with his team. Luis Enrique coaches the way he used to play – very, very intensely."

It's no coincidence that Barcelona under Luis Enrique played the most frenzied attacking football, with the Messi-Suarez-Neymar trio scoring 122 goals in a single season – a record that has never been broken. He not only allowed these three attacking geniuses the freedom to perform but also placed them within a clear tactical structure, where each understood their role in the larger system.

Luis Enrique is leading PSG to great success.

Comparisons with Pep Guardiola are inevitable. Both are former Barcelona players, both achieved treble with the Catalan club as coaches. But while Guardiola is a football philosopher, with lengthy lectures on position and space, Luis Enrique is a more pragmatic figure, preferring adaptability and versatility.

"Ball control is fundamental," Luis Enrique once declared, reminding everyone of the Barcelona DNA within him. However, he doesn't hesitate to allow the team to switch to counter-attacking defense when necessary, or to capitalize on direct attacks when opportunities arise.

"Their styles are very similar," Oscar remarked about his two former teammates. "Their philosophies are largely the same." But Luis Enrique added a unique element – high intensity in pressing and attacking, a perfect balance between artistry and power.

Transforming PSG

The victory against Arsenal, the team that had beaten them in the group stage in October, in the Champions League semi-final with a 3-1 aggregate score over two legs is proof of PSG's remarkable progress. "I watched that game again and saw how much we've improved," Luis Enrique shared. "We're better now. We're a more complete team."

This season marks a crucial turning point for PSG. The loss of Mbappe – their brightest star – did not weaken the team; on the contrary, it allowed Luis Enrique to build a more united squad. No longer dependent on individual genius, PSG now fights and wins as a cohesive unit.

"Because if you don't build a team and only rely on individuals, it's very difficult to win titles," Oscar emphasized. "In a match, you need to work like a family. I work for you and you work for me. If there are players who don't work for the team, it will be very difficult."

If Luis Enrique can win the Champions League for the second time in his coaching career, he will join the special club of great coaches.

If Luis Enrique can win the Champions League for the second time in his coaching career, he will join the special club of great coaches. Only Ernst Happel and Jupp Heynckes had to wait longer to win the prestigious trophy a second time.

But perhaps Luis Enrique's greatest legacy is not his trophies, but his ability to transform teams – from a collection of individual stars into a united collective. From a club defined by big names to a team defined by its own distinctive playing style.

In an era where money is often seen as the sole key to success in football, Luis Enrique is proving that philosophy, discipline, and belief in the team can still work wonders. This is not just a revolution in Paris, but a message for the entire football world .

This is exactly Luis Enrique's team.

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