Manchester City matchwinner Riyad Mahrez claimed that PSG “lost their nerve and started kicking us” in Tuesday’s Champions League match.
Mahrez scored on either side of halftime in the second leg of the semi-finals, with his second goal, City netting three goals on aggregate and tying it all.
With the clock ticking and PSG out of reach, a series of tough challenges ensued, with Angel Di Maria sending Fernandinho to kick outside.
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“It was a great game. We did not start well again – we did not have a good start to the first half but we got the target and we were more comfortable BT Sport.
He said, ‘We played well in the second half and we were able to score more runs. They lost their vein and started beating us and it was more comfortable after the red card. “
After the great long ball from Ederson, the opening pair of Maharaj started City’s move. On target, the Algerian stated: “Of course the long pass to Ederson was planned. We know that he is capable of putting the ball in the second goal and we work all the time and today it is working. “
Chasing a treble city
With their 4–1 aggregate victory, City have now reached the first Champions League final in their history.
Having already received the Carabao Cup, Pep Guardiola’s men can also win the Premier League title should they defeat Chelsea on Saturday.
With two trophies, but safely, City will aim for a treble in the Champions League final when they face Chelsea or Real Madrid on 29 May.
“Everyone has to be solid defensively and that’s why we (reached the final),” Mahrez said.
He said, ‘We did not accept a lot and I think we are in the finals. This is good. We have another game on Saturday. We need to win to become league champions and then we will focus on the final of the Champions League. “
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