Enrique emphasized that Paris Saint-Germain will be motivated to play against Lens.

The 29th round of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season will feature a rescheduled match, with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain traveling to face Lens. At a press conference, Enrique stated that his team will be motivated to challenge their opponents and continue to prepare for the Champions League final.

In the previous round of the league, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Brest 1-0 at the Parc des Princes after Lucas Hernandez assisted Dué to score.

Paris Saint-Germain currently sits in first place in the standings with 73 points, leading second-placed Lens by 6 points, meaning that Paris Saint-Germain is not far from winning the championship.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said, "I think the two teams are in similar situations. Lens will play the French Cup final a week after the league ends, while we will play the Champions League final the following week. We need to manage our players' playing time well, and I think Pierre Sager will do the same. These are undoubtedly the two best teams this season, and we want to show our strength. I think this will be a very interesting match."

“At the start of this season, no one expected Lens to perform like this. This is the first time since I came here that a team has really put so much pressure on us. This has been a source of motivation for us throughout the season, but the process has been very difficult.”

Enrique pointed out, "It must be emphasized that they deserve their Champions League spot, and congratulations to them. We will face a Champions League-caliber team and play a truly high-level match. I also want to congratulate Pierre Sager again; his achievements at Lens this season have been incredible."

“Managing two games a week is very important. There are only a few days between the last game and tomorrow's game, so we must allocate the players' playing time reasonably, but we will show our ambition. Every time I wear the Paris Saint-Germain jersey, it is a responsibility. I see tomorrow's game as a celebration. This is one of the best stadiums in France. We are very motivated for this game, and it is also the best way to prepare for the Champions League final.”

Furthermore, when discussing Fabian Ruiz's recent return to the field, Enrique said, "Fabian Ruiz is a unique player; he sometimes performs completely contrary to expectations. He may not seem fast-paced, but he is one of the fastest in terms of mental reaction."

“What he brings to the team is the ability to accurately judge what to do both with and without the ball. After being out for three months, he showed his value as soon as he returned. I am very happy that he is back, but we need to manage his playing time carefully because he has played a lot of minutes in the recent games.”

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