“Football is not fair”: Luis Enrique bitter after PSG elimination

At the Parc des Princes

His feeling after the elimination “Above all, the feeling is sadness. It cannot be otherwise after not having achieved our objective. We were not inferior in the two matches, especially with our six shots on the post. We didn't score a goal after shooting 31 times, football rewards those who score. We must congratulate the opponent who produced two complete and intense matches. »

His assessment of the Parisian season “The objective set when arriving at the club is to compete for all the titles as much as possible, to be present on all tables. We will have to take stock after the Coupe de France final (May 25 against Lyon). »

His words in the locker room “I never speak with the players at the very end of the match, but today (Tuesday) I made an exception by speaking to everyone. It's impossible to console players after such an evening. It's life, it's sport. It is very important to know how to win and also very important to know how to lose. »

PSG's difficulties in depth and in the air “All teams in the world must resolve defensive and offensive aspects. We're not a strong set-piece team, that's true. We could defend the corners better, but we shot 31 times. My teams take risks, that’s what characterizes me. My team pleased me on a tactical and technical level, until the end. The fans were incredible. This union has been very powerful and I hope it lasts next season. The public knows that the team wets the jersey and defends it. Football has not been fair to us, we must respect it. And congratulate this team. It's a period of mourning, of emptiness and we have to bounce back against Toulouse. »

All four posts in the second leg, just bad luck? “Is that a serious question? The difference between shooting the post and what does it depend on? (annoyed) It depends on what holy spirit is passing by at that time? We were unlucky. If you tell me it's a question of bad luck, but this question is weird. Without taking any credit away from Dortmund, who finished first in our group, the team that had bad luck in both matches was PSG. »

PSG's first failed act “I am very satisfied with the two matches. My team can improve, play better, we were more or less precise, but I love the state of mind of my team in the two matches. I'm the first to want to improve the team, we'll see if we can do it, but if there's something not to be criticized about this team, it's this unshakeable faith in not giving up. The public believes in our team, I like that. »

Proud of his team? “Without a doubt. I just told you. I am very proud of my team. The first person to blame is the coach, I am satisfied with the attitude and with all the players. »

Mbappé, the missed match “It would be very sad if a coach was not on the side of his players in a delicate moment. The only one responsible for this elimination is me. I take my responsibility if I doubt one of my players. I want to finish at home against Toulouse, the supporters deserve it. »