Overview

• UEFA's league-phase draw handed PSG a demanding slate that includes Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Tottenham, Athletic Bilbao, Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, Sporting and Newcastle.
• The PSG coach said each club faces a different schedule under the new format and joked that the draw computer might be broken after another tough list of opponents.
• He warned that finishing in the top eight will be difficult and estimated PSG may need around five wins and three draws to qualify directly for the round of 16.
• Luis Enrique described facing former club Barcelona as a mix of positive and negative feelings, calling the occasion emotionally difficult.
• He praised Warren Zaïre-Emery as an outstanding talent and acknowledged uncertainty over Gianluigi Donnarumma's future, while noting the Champions League opens between September 16 and 18.