Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Post match comments from players

Pedro: "It doesn't matter who we get in the semifinals now. All the teams in the draw would be very tough opponents."

Villa: "Messi is the best player in the world. His sole presence changes a game. His commitment with the team should be applauded."

Piqué: "Messi is the best player in the world and just his presence changes our state of mind."

Piqué on PSG: "We knew PSG were a really good side, we knew it would be a very difficult game."

Pedro: "Messi is a very important player. He was the catalyst. We changed after he came on and we have to thank him for that."

Pedro: "It doesn't matter who we get in the semi-finals as all the teams in the draw will be very difficult to play against."

Pedro: "We're very happy. Having managed to get to the equaliser in the end we deserved to go through."

Pique: "When you have the best player in the world, you should play him when you're in trouble, even if he's lame. Leo changed our mindset."

Ancelotti (coach PSG): "Messi gave his teammates more confidence, which is normal, he's a fantastic player, even if he's not totally fit."

Roura (assistant): "The sole presence of Messi had an influence on the opponent."

Busquets: "Where does Alves buys his jackets? Don't know, maybe you should ask Alex Song."

Roura (assistant): "We knew Messi could play a few minutes if the result wasn't good. After we scored, he didn't take risks. He's unique."

Roura (assistant): "In principle, we think Messi didn't have problems. If he did, it won't be bad."

Roura (assistant): "Record 6th semis? It's something to be proud of, but we should continue now, the goal is to play and win the final."

Roura (assistant): "Valdes once again played at a very high level. He gives the team confidence. He was exceptional tonight."

Roura (assistant): "That we didn't play great tonight is the merit of PSG. They did a great job and caused us problems."

Roura (assistant): "Bartra came on at a very difficult moment, he helped us a lot in the last minutes. We're happy with his performance."

Javier Pastore (PSG): "I know Messi and I knew he was going to play, he changed everything."

Alves: "We didn't play at our best, we suffered, but you can't reach 6 Champions League semis in a row without suffering."

Lucas Moura (PSG): "Leo Messi is a genius and an idol."

Pedro: "I dedicated the goal to my son."

Sergio Busquets: “It was a very even and open game. In the end, we had the necessary tranquility.”

Iniesta: "We suffered, and we've shown we can suffer. The hard work during the whole game gave us the result. We're happy now."

Busquets: “We know we didn't play the best game of the season. The most important thing was we advanced.”

Jordi Roura: “Messi? We need to enjoy this once in a lifetime player.”

Sirigu (goalkeeper PSG): "You shouldn't be ashamed when you get eliminated by the best team in the world."

Alves: "Congrats, Mr Pedro, for the goal for your son, your modesty, and allowing me to be your teammate, you're simply a phenomenon."

Lavezzi (PSG): "Messi coming on had a big influence on Barça's game. You cannot deny it has been decisive."

David Beckham: “Messi's the best in the world, simple as that. We were up 1-0, he came in and they scored.”

David Beckham: “A player like Messi 100% fit or not will always make the difference.”

Ibrahimovic (PSG): "We showed we can compete with the best team in the world."

Busquets: "If needed, I can play at centre back in semis, but there's still some time left for people to recover."

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