Luis Enrique recorded his first win over Real Madrid as PSG’s manager, eliminating Xabi Alonso’s squad from the Club World Cup.

After PSG’s four-goal win over Los Blancos, manager Luis Enrique spoke to the media and defended Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso from any criticism that he might receive from the Spanish media and other outlets that cover the club.

In the midst of swirling narratives and lingering emotions, PSG manager Luis Enrique delivered a calm, cryptic four-word message when asked about the reunion.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique was cagey when addressing the hot topic of his reunion with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé in Wednesday’s Club World Cup semifinal, although he did explain a change in philosophical stance during his year apart from the Frenchman.

PSG coach Luis Enrique refused to discuss Kylian Mbappé ahead of Wednesday's Club World Cup semifinal with his former star's new club Real Madrid.

Luis Enrique is eager to instil his ideas as quickly — and accurately — as possible at PSG. The former Barcelona coach can converse in Spanish, English and Italian, and is learning French, too.

Kylian Mbappe and Luis Enrique will be reunited at the FIFA Club World Cup when Real Madrid take on Paris Saint-Germain. Their player-coach relationship in Paris has become a source of intrigue.