Coach Emery optimistic about PSG s chances in CL

Paris Feb 16 (IANS) Paris Saint Germain s Spanish coach Unai Emery on Friday said his team could still eliminate Real Madrid from the UEFA Champions League despite the unfavourable result in their round-of-16 first leg.

The Ligue 1 powerhouse was tied at 1-1 with the home side seven minutes before the final whistle but the defending champion Real Madrid managed to score two goals to earn a 3-1 win reported Efe.

"This year we have won all our home matches. Also we defeated Bayern (Munich 3-0 in Sep. 2017) and Barcelona (4-0 in Feb. 2017). I have been thinking about that and I am convinced that we will get through " Emery said at the press conference ahead of Saturday s league match against Strasbourg.

Emery also reminded the press of the 4-1 win PSG earned against Real Madrid in the 1992-93 UEFA Cup.

The Spanish coach praised Gianluca Rocchi the referee in the second leg of the tie.

Asked about Brazilian forward Neymar s performance against Real Madrid Emery said: "He played a great match. If he improves some tiny details (in the second leg) he will prove himself to be a great player."

--IANS
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