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French Cup final no distraction to PSG, says Luis Enrique

2025-05-24
PARIS: Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique on Friday rejected any suggestion that the French Cupñnal against Stade de Reims would be a distraction for his side, even with the Champions League final against Inter Milan just a week away.

PSG, who have already won the Ligue 1 title and French Super Cup this season, face Reims on Saturday and then have the chance to end their long wait for a first Champions League crown when they take on Italian side Inter at the Allianz Arena in Germany on May 31.

`All the professional players know that playing in a Cupñnalis very special. It`s a special match and the details count, Luis Enrique told reporters. `It`s not difficult to concentrate on tomorrow`s game. None of the players will be distracted. We want to make history from day one... We`re here now and we need to put the icing on the cake.

PSG, eyeing a 16th French Cup title, areheavy favourites against Reims, who are in the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs.

`It doesn`t matter what Reims` situation is at the moment... We know how to find spaces and points to exploit. A lot can happen in a match and you have to prepare well. We`ve got one more day of preparation,` the Spaniard said.`Everyone will be giving 130% to win this trophy.

You have to win a final, you can`t let it slip through your fingers.

While PSG have long wrapped up their league title, Inter face an allimportant Serie A clash against Como later on Friday. Table-toppers Napoli and second-placed Intergointothelastdayofthe Serie A season still fighting for the title, with one point separating the two sides.

`Sometimes it`s better to play tight right to the end so you don`t slack off.

We had to stay focused. I don`t know if that`s positive or negative. I`m trying to see what`s positive about our schedule,` Luis Enrique said.-Reuters