Luis Enrique Martínez García, born May 8, 1970, in Gijón, Spain, is a former professional footballer turned highly successful manager. As a player, he enjoyed a distinguished career with clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona, winning numerous domestic and international titles, including La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
Transitioning into coaching, Enrique initially managed Barcelona B before taking charge of AS Roma. However, it was his return to Barcelona as the first-team manager in 2014 that marked the pinnacle of his coaching career. During his tenure, he led Barcelona to multiple trophies, including two La Liga titles and the UEFA Champions League.
Enrique also made an impact as the head coach of the Spanish national team, guiding them to victory in the UEFA Nations League in 2021. Renowned for his tactical acumen, motivational skills, and ability to get the best out of his players, Enrique is considered one of the top managers in the world.
His playing and coaching career has left an enduring legacy in Spanish and European football, earning him admiration for his contributions both on and off the field.
Luis Enrique Quotes
01. “It seems Barcelona are expected to win every title, but it is not always like this. People think Barca win automatically, but that’s not the case.”
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02. “When you’re leading 4-1, the opponent has nothing to lose.”
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03. “Messi will be great regardless of the position where he plays.”
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04. “A coach’s life is that, when you win, it is easy, and when you lose, you’re no good; it’s all your fault.”
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05. “I normally talk to my players about everyday situations, and there are not really any secrets.”
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06.“Pep’s Barcelona was spectacular. They had a collective style based on players of talent, which sought control and sought to dominate all over the pitch.”
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07. “I love coaches that think more about attacking than defending. As a football fan, I think that’s wonderful.”
— Luis Enrique
08. “I do what I want.”
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09. “Once the game is decided, everyone looks to score. It’s natural.”
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10. “Against a team who are tight inside their area, you look to find combinations, the center with the wings or with shots from outside the box.”
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11. “Dani Alves is a special player, in my opinion.”
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12. “I like Southgate as a manager, what he brings. He always wants the ball and adapts to the players.”
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13. “It’s difficult to understand someone leaving Barca, with the best players in the world.”
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14. “I’d like to manage in England at some point. My wife wouldn’t like the weather; she’s from Barcelona and likes the sun. It would depend on the team and the football they played.”
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15. “I like teams which repeat their style, clubs that are synonymous with one style.”
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16. “Conquering titles is not very easy.”
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17. “Things don’t always work out as you want them to.”
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18. “I’ve always heard Leo saying he is happy at Barcelona. I’ll take the message that he is very comfortable here.”
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19. “The captains of the national team are the ones that have played the most matches. That’s what I had in the national team. Maximum respect to those players.”
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20. “Being praised constantly weakens you.”
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21. “I like to be close to the players and listen to what they’ve got to say and feel. Then I make decisions from a coach’s point of view, thinking about what’s best for the team.”
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22. “It’s always tough playing away from home.”
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23. “When we have a defensive situation in which we are conceding too many goals, it is not just a problem in the defense but the entire team, starting with the coach.”
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24. “He has ambition and hunger, but I would not say Messi is the only piece of art at Barca.”
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25. “I’ve never known anybody who is able to see what’s behind him.”
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26. “Results like 8-0 wins build confidence.”
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27. “The players on the pitch are the ones who decide who takes the spot-kick.”
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28. “There’s always a possibility that players can come and go when the market opens.”
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29. “Football is a contact sport and sometimes is difficult to measure that.”
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30. “I have to take criticisms, and I will continue to take them for what I think is best for the team.”
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31. “I focus on football. I’m not interested in gossip.”
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32. “I’ve got no interest in justifying myself to a player of mine.”
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33. “To be a Barca goalkeeper, it’s not enough to have quality. You have to make decisions and execute them.”
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34. “When someone oversteps the mark, there’s a referee.”
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35. “Messi is an extraterrestrial in every sense, and I’m very fortunate that I was able to enjoy the best, or one of the best, versions of him. Without a doubt, he’s the number one, and to be that, you have to control every aspect and be very strong physically.”
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36. “Every coach talks to their players. Imagine not talking to Lionel Messi – that would be ridiculous.”
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37. “I like adversity; that’s how I am.”
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38. “If the teams with the best players always won, football would be boring.”
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39. “I love offensive coaches.”
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40. “This is a sport for crazy people, a unique sport.”
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41. “Nobody wins the league in December. We have to go game by game.”
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42. “Leo would also be unstoppable if I played him at full-back. Messi is simply the best there is.”
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43. “Xavi playing 750 games for Barcelona is a lot.”
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44. “Coaching the national team would be great.”
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45. “There’s no other club where I’ll be able to work with better players than at Barca.”
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46. “Coaching Barca involved dedicating all your energy to the team, the club, and the players. And when you see the end is coming, you have to take it in, accept it, and communicate it. There’s nothing else you can do.”
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47. “The trainer I learned most from about the field of play was Van Gaal, even though he’s the one I’ve had the most confrontations with – well, disagreements. He’s got an obsession with work ethic, the way he plans.”
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48. “You learn something from everyone, even the bad coaches because they tell you something and you think, ‘I’ll never do that in the future.’“
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49. “Everybody has the clarity of telling I haven’t seen a player like Lionel Messi, and I am fortunate for training and seeing him every day at the training field. And even sometimes he surprises you with some good performances. There is not comparison with other players I have seen along my life. He is unique.”
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50. “It’s always bad news when a player gets injured – dreadful news.”
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51. “When I leave Barca, I’m sure I’ll take at least a year off.”
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52. “I like there to be a good atmosphere in the dressing room, for music to be played before matches. We have to entertain the fans and have a good time ourselves.”
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53. “I don’t talk about what happened after one game or the other. We look at a season as a whole picture.”
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54. “If Leo is at his level, it’s going to be very difficult to find a solution to stop him.”
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55. “At Mestalla, with their support, it’s always tough. I don’t remember any easy game.”
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56. “Messi no longer surprises me.”
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57. “The limits are set by the referees. Those are the ones who are in charge of making sure this is football and not American football.”
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58. “If we want to be champions, we have to do our homework on all opponents, regardless of their position in La Liga or the stadium.”
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59. “Any one of Messi, Neymar, Xavi, or Suarez can take penalties; it doesn’t matter.”
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60. “I’ve been satisfied with everything since I arrived at Barca, and I’m pleased with the players’ attitude.”
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