Luis Enrique faces high expectations as PSG enters new season after a trophy-laden year
Paris Saint-Germain enter the 2024/25 campaign with the weight of expectation firmly on their shoulders. After winning four of the five competitions they contested last season including the Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, and the UEFA Champions League Luis Enrique’s side now face the challenge of matching, or even surpassing, that success.
From Super Cup Triumph to Early Warning Signs
The season started on a high note with PSG lifting the European Super Cup, but the victory exposed early concerns. Against Tottenham, the Parisians found themselves 2–0 down after a costly mistake from goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. While they fought back to level the score and eventually won on penalties, the performance fell short of the dominant displays seen in last season’s Champions League run.
Pressure Mounts After a Historic Season
Last year’s near-perfect record has raised the bar significantly. Fans now expect the team to not just compete, but to dominate every competition. Luis Enrique will need to ensure his squad avoids complacency and maintains the intensity that delivered silverware on multiple fronts.
A Demanding Calendar Ahead
The first test in Ligue 1 comes this Sunday (17), when PSG travel to face Nantes at the Stade de la Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau at 3:45 p.m. (Brasília time). The fixture list offers little respite:
- 22 Aug – vs Angers (home) – 3:45 p.m.
- 30 Aug – vs Toulouse (away) – 4:05 p.m.
- 14 Sep – vs Lens (home) – 12:00 p.m.
- 21 Sep – vs Marseille (away) – 12:00 p.m.
- 29 Sep – vs Auxerre (home) – 12:00 p.m.
(Dates and times subject to change — Ogol)
With domestic rivals strengthening and Europe’s elite hungry for glory, Enrique’s task will be not only to win, but to sustain PSG’s winning mentality in the face of relentless pressure.
