Nasser al-Khelaïfi Reflects on PSG’s Elimination, Acknowledges Barcelona’s Superiority After Paris Saint-Germain’s exit from the Champions League, following a 2-0 defeat at Camp Nou in the second leg of their quarter-final, PSG President Nasser al-Khelaïfi shared his thoughts on the match and their overall performance. In a candid statement, al-Khelaïfi echoed the sentiments of Zlatan Ibrahimović, admitting that Barcelona fully deserved to progress to the next stage. “Barcelona deserved to qualify. After the first goal, we suffered a blow to morale, which explains the second goal we conceded. We were better in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to win this match and qualify. It was too difficult to play against Barça with four players injured in the first leg. We were unlucky. But that’s no excuse. They have one of the best teams in the world, if not the best.” Al-Khelaïfi didn’t shy away from the contrast between PSG and Barcelona’s history, acknowledging the difference in stature between the two clubs, even as PSG’s ambition continues to grow under his leadership: “It’s been four years since we bought PSG, Barcelona has existed for 101 years. We could see the difference today between the two clubs.” Despite the disappointment, the Qatari president remains optimistic about PSG’s future and their broader goals. He expressed confidence in the club’s project, emphasizing their ongoing success domestically and their hopes to win a third consecutive Ligue 1 title: “But that won’t stop us from continuing to carry out our project. We’re motivated. We’ve done a lot of positive things this season. We’ll soon be champions for the third time, I hope. Of course, we lost today, but we mustn’t forget the positive points.” While the defeat stings, it’s clear that al-Khelaïfi remains committed to PSG’s long-term vision and will continue pushing for success at both the domestic and international levels.
Champions League/Barça-PSG: Nasser Al-Khelaïfi: “Barcelona Deserves to Qualify”
