Luis Enrique relishes PSG's fearlessness on the road

Luis Enrique is impressed by Paris Saint-Germain's fearless approach to games as they look to extend their winning streak against Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

PSG began the season with a three-game winless run in the French top-flight (D2 L1), but they have since won their last three, including a 3-1 victory over Le Mans last time out.

It moved them up to sixth in Ligue 1, and they boosted their confidence further in midweek with a resounding 4-2 win over Manchester City in the Champions League.

And Luis Enrique has been impressed by how his team react within games to turn things in their favour.

"If I have to confirm one thing in this match or over the past three years, it is the players' ability to be aggressive and brave at all times, especially away from home," Luis Enrique said.

"The key characteristic of this team is that they are never afraid.

"We prepare for every match in the same way because we want to win them all. This is a clear goal for us and for the players.

"We strive to play good football and create chances, and we know that the three points are essential for us."

Strasbourg sit 11th in the table after going winless in their last three outings (D1 L2), following back-to-back wins.

They have lost to both Paris FC and Nice in their last two matches, both by a 2-1 scoreline, though both defeats came on the road.

Ousmane Dembele will be aiming to have an impact, similar to the one he had against Man City, where he scored and assisted.

He joked after the match that he would ask for another break, having been given an extended holiday following the international break, and Luis Enrique responded in kind.

"He's the boss!" Luis Enrique said in response to Dembele's comments. "If he wants a holiday and asks for it, he'll get it!

"He's joking all the time, and I love his approach to football and his passion for it."

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Strasbourg – Gessime Yassine

Gessime Yassine has attempted 42 take-ons in Ligue 1 this season, 15 more than any other player.

He has completed 20 of them, already doubling his total from last season (10).

Paris Saint-Germain – Matvey Safonov

Matvey Safonov is the only PSG player to have started all six of their Ligue 1 matches in the 2026-27 season; only Le Mans have as few players in this situation (one).

Among goalkeepers with a minimum of five top-flight appearances this season, only Patrick Beach (55.2%) has a lower save percentage than the Russian (57.9%).

MATCH PREDICTION: PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN WIN

Strasbourg have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 23 Ligue 1 matches against PSG, with their last clean sheet against them dating back to May 2004 (0-0).

Only Strasbourg themselves have already had a longer run of matches without a clean sheet against a single current side in the competition (31 v Lyon).

PSG enter MD7 in sixth place in Ligue 1, their worst ranking at this stage of a season under QSI. They have not been outside the top five at such an advanced stage of a campaign since MD14 in 2010-11 (sixth).

Strasbourg have lost their last two Ligue 1 matches, only suffering a longer losing run once in the last two years (three in November-December 2025).

Strasbourg have picked up 12 points at home against top-half teams in Ligue 1 this year (W3 D3 L2), but PSG have scored in each of their last 13 top-flight away games – the longest current streak in the competition.

OPTA WIN PROBABILITY

Strasbourg – 16.4%

Draw – 19.1%

Paris Saint-Germain – 64.5%