“Leipzig was not the best team”

Paris Saint-Germain has fallen. For the second time in three Champions League matches this season, the capital club, vice-European champion last August, has been defeated. After Manchester United at the Parc des Princes on the first day, this time it was Leipzig, opponent in the semi-finals of the Final 8 in Lisbon, who offered the scalp of Thomas Tuchel’s men. “We had a very good first half, the German coach said afterwards. It was possible to be 2-0, it ended at 1-1. three key situations then, with the penalty for us, with the red card and the second penalty, three situations against us. It was too much to have a better result. We still have a return match, “he said.

“We will do everything to turn the situation around in the second leg”

At a post-match press conference, the Parisian coach was also asked about his game plan set up against the German club. Was he the right one according to him? His response: “Anyone can be a coach after a game. Thinking ahead is more difficult. If you were expecting a better game, that’s your opinion. If you were expecting a sure win, that’s your opinion. We have to accept that we have a very difficult group. A very strong team. The number one club in Germany. There are three key situations. Leipzig was not the best team. It’s a game that is played out of all three situations, the two penalties. I will not stop having confidence in my team, in my teammates. We will do everything to reverse the situation in the second leg, “promises Thomas Tuchel. Answer on November 24, at 9:00 p.m. at Parc des Princes.

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