In the Champions League quarter-final second leg clash, Paris Saint-Germain head coach, Luis Enrique, shared his thoughts on why his team managed to defeat Barcelona.
Enrique indicated that the red card shown to Ronald Araújo during the match created challenges for Barcelona and worked in PSG’s favor.
He highlighted the impressive start of his team, mentioning how they controlled the game and netted goals through Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, and Kylian Mbappe, securing a 4-1 victory over the hosts.
With a 6-4 aggregate win, PSG advanced to the semi-finals despite a 3-2 loss in the first leg.
Reflecting on the match, Enrique expressed his pride and happiness, emphasizing the significance of seizing key moments in football.
He remarked, “We initiated the game with an exceptional pace, dictating play. Despite their early goal from their first chance, we remained steadfast in our approach.”
Enrique also shared his perspective on Araujo’s red card, acknowledging its impact on Barcelona’s situation and how it favored PSG’s game plan.