Luis Enrique praised Paris Saint-Germain's desire and fighting spirit after they started the year with a 1-0 win over Monaco in the Trophee des Champions.

Ousmane Dembele sealed the win for the French champions in the second minute of stoppage time after PSG had created 27 chances, nine of which were on target, without breaking the deadlock.

After 91 minutes and 28 seconds, Dembele scored the latest winning goal in the Trophee des Champions since Alex in August 2013, also with PSG against Bordeaux (94 minutes and 30 seconds, 2-1 victory).

They created 3.24 expected goals over the 90 minutes and also hit the woodwork as they had six 'big' chances and 46 touches in the opposition box.

"Today it was a very difficult game, against an opponent with very high-quality players and a lot of attacking ones," Luis Enrique told PSG TV.

"We had... moments of domination and moments of defensive suffering, but I think that in the end, the goal did justice to a team that never stops fighting, that continues to attack, that does not stop running, that does not stop defending.

"I think it is something very positive and that we must continue to value."

PSG won a record-extending 13th Trophee des Champions, having faced last season's Ligue 1 runners-up Monaco after winning both the league and the Coupe de France.

"Winning a title is always a source of joy," Luis Enrique added.

"Starting 2025 this way, in an almost full stadium, with a lot of Parisian supporters in it... it gives us confidence, it's important for morale, and we have to enjoy it before thinking about the future.

"With the game idea that we have and the profile of our players, we must continue to grow as a team, to improve in any situation."

PSG, who, alongside Serie A side Juventus, are the only unbeaten teams remaining in Europe's top five leagues this season, have not lost any domestic game since May last year.

Their three defeats so far in the campaign came in the Champions League.