Luis Enrique: 'Be as unpredictable as possible'

REIMS

"We are pleased to have qualified, but we are focusing on the present, we need to concentrate on the upcoming match against Reims in the league. I remember the first match against them, it was also after a Champions League match. We won in a not-so-easy encounter. We will need to be at our best once again and we expect a tough match, also because we used up a lot of energy on Tuesday."

THE WORK ON THE BUILD-up

"My staff and I are trying to ensure that we have the ball more than the opponent. Players may change on the field, but the intentions remain the same. We also want to be as unpredictable as possible and we are all working together on this approach."

VITINHA

"He is a player who can adapt very well and fits into our philosophy. He is versatile, he doesn't lose the ball, that's one of his talents. He knows how to use the space and change his game according to the teammates around him. He is a player with unlimited energy. We are very demanding with him because he can still do even better."

DONNARUMMA

"There is nothing more important for a player than having the confidence of the supporters. He has always had mine, he is a world-class goalkeeper. We are very pleased with his performances, his ability to improve. We want him to become a leader on the field. He can also help the team with the view he has of the pitch. We are very happy with him."

THE FIXTURE LIST

"Against Reims, the tension will be high because we played in the Champions League this week. We need to take this factor into account. We will need to be at our best tomorrow. And against Nice, in the Coupe de France afterwards, there will be a lot at stake since we want to win everything."

NUNO MENDES

"Players are not machines. It will take him time to return to his best level. He has been away from the pitch for a long time. But he managed game situations well when he played. We won't take any risks, but he will gradually regain his fitness. His return to fitness is very good news."

VERSATILITY

"Each player has a preferred position. But we should be able to go beyond that. I really like Lucas Beraldo in the centre, but he is also capable of playing on the wing. Like Lucas Hernandez. Ousmane Dembélé can also play in multiple positions. I appreciate this versatility within my squad. It's also a team spirit, they are ready to sacrifice themselves for the team."