Borussia Dortmund put in a fine defensive display to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League final where they will play either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich at Wembley on June 1. Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique was left to reflect on a loss where his side hit the woodwork six times across both legs. After PSG’s exit from the competition, he said “football is so unfair sometimes”.Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique says “football is so unfair sometimes” after witnessing his side exit the UEFA Champions League to Borussia Dortmund at the semi-final stage.
A Mats Hummels header at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night sealed a memorable win over two legs for Dortmund, who beat the Ligue 1 champions 2-0 on aggregate to reach their first Champions League final since 2013.
PSG had numerous attempts on goal in the second leg, but were unable to even get on the scoresheet in front of a expectant home crowd despite also having considerably more possession. Enrique says it is “unbelievable” they did not win the tie overall with the chances they had, having hit the post six times across both legs.
“When the result is that, yes of course it’s a difficult match,” he told TNT Sports.
“I think a tight match but to be honest I thought we deserved to win the match.
“We created 31 shots, four hit the post and at least in the two matches we hit the post six times and we didn’t score a goal. It’s unbelievable. Football is so unfair sometimes.
“Not six posts but three goals, with three goals it would’ve been great.”
Enrique added that he hopes Dortmund go on to win the Champions League at Wembley against either Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund on June 1.
“Congratulations to them, they are a great team,” he said.
“They did it great and I hope they can go to the final and win it.” Regarding the future for PSG, he added: “We are trying to create something positive. Now it’s a sad moment but at the same time sport works in that way.
“We need to create something special next year and try to win the competition.”
‘THE DREAM IS NOT OVER YET’ – TERZIC
Edin Terzic spoke of the pride he felt after his Dortmund side sealed their place in the final and insists “the dream is not over” despite the prospect of facing either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich on June 1.
“Proud,” he told TNT Sports.
“If I have to find and pick one word it’s just a very proud moment for us. I’m very proud for my staff, my team, my club. The dream is not over yet.
“We suffered a lot but we showed a very good away game against a team that is so powerful up front, so quick so mobile.
“We kept two clean sheets and won both games in the semi-final. It’s unbelievable and outstanding.
“It was an outstanding team performance, other than that you have no chance of keeping a clean sheet, it’s impossible.
“I think they’ve been the better team in the first half in terms of dominance and possession, but we had the biggest chance with [Karim] Adeyemi in the first half. He also had a very crucial moment for us to keep this belief high.
“The second half was passionate, keep a clean sheet and do everything to block crosses and shots. It was nice.”