Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-0 to Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final first leg but that does not mean they will go all out to score twice in normal time on Tuesday, Luis Enrique has insisted.
The Ligue 1 champions overturned a one-goal deficit against Barcelona in the quarter-finals, winning 4-1 in the second leg, but PSG are prepared to take the game with Dortmund to extra time if required.
“The aim isn’t to win by two goals, but to win, if you think you have to score two goals that seems like a big target,” said the PSG manager. “We just want to play and score. If we score in the 89th minute, it will carry on. We don’t need to score right away, we just want to win the game.”
The Spaniard wants his side concentrated on all aspects of their game, not only in attack, and claimed a goal for their opponents would not be a disaster. “You could score twice in two minutes, but you could also concede a goal. We have to be 100% focused on attack and defence. If we concede a goal, it is not serious, we have to stay calm. If we score twice very quickly, our opponents will have to react.
“It will be an even game with a high level of play on and off the ball, so it will be tough for both teams.”
PSG have home advantage for the second leg and Luis Enrique has called on the Parc des Princes crowd to act as a driving force for the team. “I think the role of the fans will be vital, as it has been throughout the season,” he said. “We will all be together and I hope we can celebrate a victory and a place in the final.”