Luis Enrique admitted that Paris Saint-Germain have been missing confidence of their 1-0 win over Auxerre.
Bradley Barcola was the matchwinner for the Parisiens, scoring within the 79th minute to maneuver them two factors forward of Lens, who face Marseille on Saturday.
Barcola, who scored his thirtieth Ligue 1 aim (5 with Lyon, 25 with PSG), had essentially the most photographs (5), photographs heading in the right direction (three) and touches within the opposition field within the match (seven).
He additionally had 4 huge possibilities; no different participant has recorded extra in a Ligue 1 match in 2025-26.
PSG produced 2.07 anticipated targets (xG) from 16 photographs, eight of which have been heading in the right direction in complete, however Auxerre goalkeeper Donovan Leon pulled off seven saves.
It was the second-most saves he has made in a Ligue 1 sport within the final 10 years, recording 11 stops towards PSG in December 2024.
However, PSG have now earned 45 factors in Ligue 1 this season – every of the final eight groups to achieve no less than this tally after 19 matches within the top-flight have completed as champions on the finish of the season (Lyon as soon as, PSG themselves seven instances).
Luis Enrique was happy to see his aspect transfer again to the highest of Ligue 1, however believes they have to acquire confidence sooner moderately than later.
“I believe it’s very clear, it’s a particular second. We put strain on Lens, that’s the principle factor,” stated the Spaniard.
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“It’s troublesome, there’s a insecurity and precision to complete possibilities, it was sophisticated.
“You want confidence to face the sort of scenario. Within the first fifteen minutes, we had possibilities however we missed them, they defended properly.
“After that, we misplaced possession, we have to maintain enhancing as a result of that is taking place at a troublesome time; it’s a time once we are imprecise.”
