The red card made it better — Luis Enrique explains how PSG defeated Barca

The red card made it better — Luis Enrique explains how PSG defeated Barca

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:31 - 17.04.2024

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.

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.

Ronald Araujo was dismissed in the first half for bringing down Bradley Barcola (Imago/PanoramiC)

“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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