Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique expressed pride in his team's performance despite what he deemed an "unfair" defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final.
PSG fell short of reaching the final at Wembley next month, losing the semi-final second leg 1-0 at home to the Germans and exiting the competition 2-0 on aggregate.
Reflecting on the outcome, Luis Enrique, who guided Barcelona to Champions League glory in 2015, conveyed his feelings of sadness to reporters, emphasising their failure to achieve their objective. Despite hitting the frame of the goal multiple times throughout both legs, including six instances in total, PSG failed to convert their chances.
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of football, Luis Enrique lamented the lack of fortune in their tie. Nevertheless, he commended his team's attitude and behaviour, asserting his pride in their efforts despite his role as the coach responsible for the defeat.
Although PSG's dreams of lifting the Champions League trophy were dashed, they can still aspire to secure domestic honours in France. With the Ligue 1 title already clinched, PSG will contest the French Cup final against Lyon on May 25, marking Kylian Mbappe's final appearance for the club before his departure.
Looking ahead, Luis Enrique reiterated his initial goal of competing for every available trophy upon his arrival as coach this season. While consoling his players in the dressing room, he emphasised the importance of both victory and defeat in sportsmanship, urging his team to accept the outcome graciously and congratulate Dortmund on their success.
