PSG coach hails players after thumping win against Atletico

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique commended his team’s ambition on Monday following their dominant 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid, marking a strong start to their Club World Cup campaign in the United States as they pursue a fifth title this year.

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“It has been a very long season,” Enrique told broadcaster DAZN. “What I see in training is motivation. That's the objective.”

The sunsoaked midday match, timed to accommodate fans watching in Europe, drew 80,619 people to the sunsoaked Rose Bowl in Pasadena on a day when the toasty conditions led to water breaks in both halves.

“It's the best scheduled time for the European countries, but it’s difficult to play in these conditions,” PSG coach Luis Enrique said after the Group B clash.

Enrique was encouraged to see the massive turnout, which set an attendance record for PSG and Atletico Madrid this season, according to FIFA.

“It's really great to feel that love in another part of the world,” Enrique said.

“We are happy and we want to continue in that way.” No team has been able to push PSG off course lately.

They have outscored their opponents 12-0 over their past three matches including their 5-0 romp over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.