Away in the semi-finals of the CL against BVB
PSG is struggling with six aluminum goals: ‘Football is sometimes so unfair’
Serves: PSG coach Luis Enrique.
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While Borussia Dortmund the sensational Reaching the Champions League final celebrated, was an opponent Paris Saint-Germain again in a sad mood. This year too, there is no chance of the first victory in the premier class in the club’s history. The French capital club lost both matches against BVB 0-1 and despaired of both the strong defense of the Revierklub around a brilliant Mats Hummels and the goalposts. In total, PSG hit the post or crossbar six times (!) in two games – which also drove coach Luis Enrique to despair.
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“To be honest, we deserved to win the match,” said the dejected Spaniard on Tuesday evening after the elimination TNT Sports. They created many chances to score, but “hit the aluminum six times and didn’t score a goal. That’s incredible. Football is so unfair sometimes,” he added. In the second leg alone, the Parisian star ensemble failed four times against the crossbar or post. And if not, BVB goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was there.
Despite the bitter evening, Enrique tried to keep his head high. “We have to try to create something special next year and win the competition,” he said. He congratulated BVB on reaching the final and now wishes them the title. “Congratulations to Dortmund, they are a great team. You did a good job. I hope they go to the final and win,” said Enrique.
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Dortmund’s last opponent is Wednesday evening (9 p.m.).DAZN) between Real Madrid and FC Bayern. The first leg between the European heavyweights ended 2-2 eight days ago.