Luis Enrique praises paris saint germain resilience after comeback win

Paris Saint Germain secured a comeback victory against Strasbourg to extend their winning run before facing Barcelona.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 18 October 2026

Paris Saint Germain showed strong character by fighting back from a goal down to beat Strasbourg three to one. Giovanni Reyna opened the scoring for the hosts early in the match, leaving the favorites chasing the game.

Luis Enrique praised the mental strength of his players after the final whistle. The manager noted that opponents raise their game against his squad, making every fixture a tough test for the title contenders.

Substitutes turn the tide

Illia Zabarnyi equalized in the second half to spark the revival. Off the bench, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue scored to wrap up the points and complete the turnaround.

The victory marks six straight wins across all competitions for the French giants. Only Barcelona holds a longer active winning sequence among teams in the top five European leagues.

Market implications

The dramatic win keeps momentum high for the squad as they prepare for their upcoming European clash. Bookmakers are likely to shorten their odds for upcoming fixtures following this display of fighting spirit.

What it means for a bet

Backing Paris Saint Germain in the outright and match markets remains attractive given their winning momentum and deep squad.

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