PSG boss Luis Enrique has explained how his team defeated Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final second-leg tie on Tuesday.
Luis Enrique has offered insight into his team's victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final second-leg on Tuesday.
He pointed out that Ronald Araújo's red card during the game created challenges for Barcelona and advantages for PSG.
Enrique also noted that his tea, began the match with remarkable momentum, asserting control over possession against the home side. Goals from Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, and Kylian Mbappe secured a 4-1 victory for the visiting team.
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The experienced midfielder was not pleased with the defender’s foul on Bradley Barcola, which left Xavi’s team shorthanded.
Enrique happy for Araujo red card
“I was very proud. You have to hope for the day that changes everything and it was today. We are very happy,” Erinque said at his post-match interview after the game.
“We started in an unbelievable rhythm, taking control of the ball. The first time they go to our box, they score.
"For me, it was very unfair but we didn’t change the way we play.
The (red) of Araujo, I didn’t see but it was (then) more difficult for Barca and better for us.”
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