Luis Enrique outlines 'very ambitious' PSG plan to 'become dominant' after Champions League success and strong start to Club World Cup

PSG boss Enrique addressed the media ahead of the club's second Club World Cup match against Botafogo, laying out his bold ambitions for the European champions. The Spaniard reflected on their historic Champions League win over Inter and a dominant 4-0 Club World Cup opening victory against Atletico Madrid. He emphasised that while the French giants have reached new heights, this is just the beginning of a long-term 'very ambitious' mission to become one of football’s most dominant forces.

Les Parisiens' triumph in Europe has changed their status, not only are they now continental champions, but they also face elevated expectations. According to Enrique, every opponent now raises their level when facing PSG, which he sees as both a challenge and an opportunity. His comments underline a shift in mindset: PSG are no longer chasing the elite, they are very much part of it, with a target on their back. The Club World Cup presents just another chance to reinforce that image globally.

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Speaking ahead of PSG’s second group-stage match against Botafogo, Enrique outlined his vision for the club’s future following their historic Champions League triumph. The head coach made it clear that his ambitions go beyond short-term glory, saying: "We are European champions, no one can take that away from us, and I think we are a great European champion because our journey has been difficult," the Spaniard said. "But we are only at the beginning, the first steps of a team that wants to become dominant."

He also acknowledged the growing attention and pressure that comes with PSG's new status, while embracing the challenge that lies ahead: "Our goal is very, very ambitious. We have players and a club who want to keep winning, and we have fans who deserve many victories. It's very difficult to achieve, because we already see that everyone is playing with a special motivation against us. So, it's a very nice challenge for us. Everyone wants to play against us and beat us. Everyone speaks well of us, which is nice, but at the same time, we're trying to improve, taking advantage of that confidence."

Enrique’s side completed a domestic treble and are now chasing PSG's first-ever Club World Cup title, they are set to face Brazilian giants Botafogo in their second Group B match. With the team already showing dominance in their opener, another strong performance could reinforce their claim as the team to beat globally. Beyond the tournament, the challenge lies in sustaining momentum, managing expectations, while Ousmane Dembele, who missed the last game due to muscle concerns, is improving quickly but remains a doubt for the next match. However, the road to becoming “dominant,” as Enrique says, has only just begun.