After reaching the Coupe de France final following their victory over Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque, Paris will host Angers at the Parc des Princes on April 5. The Parisians who remain unbeaten across 27 league games only need to avoid defeat to clinch the 13th Ligue 1 title in the history of the club.
Ahead of the game, Luis Enrique will have all his players available except Kang-In Lee who is still recovering from an ankle injury sustained while on international duty.
Luis Enrique's Press conference transcript:
Q: On clinching the title as early as possible
Luis Enrique: "I'll repeat something that I already said. I think that are virtually champions already. However, there are circumstances because the league doesn't end tomorrow. I say that because there are various possibilities, various records that we could break. It would help us to prepare for the cup final or for the Champions League.
"There is seven league games left to play, we will try to be as competitive as possible and it will help us for the Coupe de France and the quarterfinal of the Champions League."
Q: On Gonçalo Ramos' mentality despite his lack of minutes
Luis Enrique: " Without any doubt, Gonçalo Ramos is a player perfectly performing. For every coach, the ratio goal/minute is just exceptional. That's what we can ask to a top level player, when you'll be on the pitch be ready, perform. And that is what Gonçalo Ramos does, all we can do is highlight is performances. I am really glad to have him with us."
Q: On the Club World Cup trophy and the competition
Luis Enrique: " First of all, I really like the trophy. We will need to go to the gym because it is really heavy. It is a beautiful trophy and it could be one of the best competitions in the world. I was lucky enough to be involved in the World Cup as a player and as a coach, so having the same options now at club level makes for a very attractive format, and it will be a really interesting competition for supporters. I will have the honour of being in the United States this summer to be part of the competition. There are still a few months to go, but it is a competition that we are fully motivated to play. "
Q: On finishing a season unbeaten
Luis Enrique: " Yeah, you talked about it already. I wasn't interested by some records until today, but from today, the stimulus is to remain unbeaten throughout the season. We are champions, now we want to fight for our unbeaten record. It will help us to prepare for the other competitions like the Coupe de France and see if we are able to qualify for the semifinal of the Champions League, it will help us too. The record is very interesting, be the only team able to go unbeaten. But I repeat again, what's important is to win the league."