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Luis Enrique: "Enjoy the support of our fans"

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique and Willian Pacho answered questions from PSG TV after the capital club's victory over Arsenal in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday 29 April (0-1).

LUIS ENRIQUE

"We're thinking about how difficult this match was, because the atmosphere in the stadium was incredible. But I think we showed our true mentality, we got off to a good start and we gave ourselves confidence. I think it's a great moment for us, but we need to recover and think about the next match. The return leg will be difficult and tight. But we're very happy and I think we gave our fans something to cheer about: the joy of seeing our mentality and our ambition to play in every game. 

There are a lot of emotions tonight, but I think we should really enjoy the support of our fans, because they're incredible every time. Today there were 2,500 of them and everyone felt their support for the team. We know it will be difficult, that there will be moments of suffering, but with the support of our fans and with the character we've displayed, we will show what a real team we are. We're happy but we can improve. Everyone needs to know that."

Willian Pacho

"Yes, I'm very happy, to be honest, with the result, with the desire and with the way the team played. With the commitment shown by each and every one of us. Coming here to play against Arsenal is difficult, but we did what the coach asked of us. We played well and we're happy. I know that when we play together, as a team, no one can beat us. The support from the fans is incredible. We heard them here, and it will be the same at home. Their support is exceptional. They are very important and will continue to be so, as they always have been. We are together, a united family, and we will win together."

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