Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his happiness with the performance of his team in the 1: 0 victory against Real Madrid in the first match of the 1/8 finals in the Champions League on Tuesday and believes in moving on.
PSG found the winning goal in extra time, thanks to Kylian Mbappe who went through two defenders before beating goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois between the legs.
“It was an extraordinary performance, I am very happy for the players. I think we deserved the victory. “In the last minute, in the last action, it was good,” said Pochettino after the match.
“I think Real Madrid is an extraordinary team, a very good team and it is always difficult to play there. “But if we show this kind of performance and this level, I think we can hope for qualification.”
He added: “It’s important for us, for the confidence and now we have three weeks to prepare for the game. I think it is always better when you have such a feeling, it is always easier. “
PSG will go to Spain for the return match against Real with the advantage of one goal.