Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has hailed Liverpool as “the strongest team in Europe” ahead of their Champions League last-16 clash.

The Reds, who are 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, will travel to the Parc des Princes on Wednesday for the highly anticipated first-leg encounter against the reigning Ligue 1 champions.

Liverpool dominated the new league phase of the Champions League, winning seven of their eight games before a much-changed squad suffered defeat against PSV Eindhoven when qualification was already secured.

Meanwhile, PSG had a more challenging path, advancing to the knockout stage through the play-offs after demolishing Brest 10-0 on aggregate.

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Despite PSG’s strong domestic form, Enrique acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead.

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Speaking via Le Parisien, he said, “I know Liverpool very well.

After analyzing this team, I can say that it is the strongest team in Europe, both in results and in the way they play.”

“They were the first to qualify, and they did it brilliantly.

This could have been a Champions League final, but instead, we meet now.”

“We will play with our weapons, without hesitation.

We are facing the best team in Europe, but for me, it’s 50/50—we are not afraid.”

“We’re not going to change much.

Liverpool and Lille have similarities.”

“Lille are playing well, but we put so much pressure on the Northerners that they didn’t get the ball out anymore.”

“We were good with and without the ball.

It was a perfect test for the Champions League match.”

“It’s going to be complicated, but we’re in our best period of the season.”

Enrique also highlighted Liverpool’s dominance in multiple aspects of the game.

“It’s not just about counter-pressing.”

“Whether it’s possession, goal-scoring opportunities, or efficiency, just look at the statistics – Liverpool are the best in Europe.”

PSG head into the clash with momentum after a commanding 4-1 win over Lille, while Liverpool were not in action over the weekend, having been eliminated from the FA Cup by Plymouth in a shock defeat.

With both teams determined to progress, fans can expect a thrilling contest between two of Europe’s finest sides.

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