Luis Enrique Claims His Side Never 'Stopped Believing' After Producing Greatest of All Comebacks

Published on: 08 March 2017

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique said he never stopped believing after his sideshocked the world, staging the greatest comeback in Champions League history to beat Paris Saint Germain 6-1 on the night and 6-5 on aggregate to progress through to the quarter-final stage.

The Catalonian giants seemed certain to beexiting the competition as Edinson Cavani lashed home in the 62nd minute to give his side the crucial away goal they needed and brought the aggregate score to 5-3 in favour of the Parisians.


But three goals in the final seven minutes completed the miraculous turn-around for Barca - which was finishedby substitute Sergi Roberto in the fifth minute of added timewhen the 25-year-old latched onto a Neymar chip into the area and powered the ball past PSG custodian Kevin Trapp, sending the Nou Camp into eruption.

"I was brought to my knees,"Luis Enrique toldSky Sportsfollowing the mind-boggling tie.


"I would like to thank everyone who kept their faith after we lost 4-0. This is dedicated to them because this isn't the Harlem Globetrotters, this is football.


After Barcelona went 3-0 up with plenty of time remaining,it seemed as if they would overcome the already mightychallenge with some ease.


But as the visitors wheeled away in celebration just 10 minutes later, the task looked impossible.

However, the 46-year-old boss - who has already announced he is leaving the Nou Camp at the end of this season, said his side and their supporters were not ready to give up.


"I don't think anyone stopped believing. After seeing them sit back despite the goal, the team were incredible", Enrique added.


"We risked everything and it paid off.You get finales like this very occasionally in football and this time it was our turn.

"A feat like this does everyone good and I'm delighted to enjoy a moment like this.


"The key was our efficiency. The sixth goal was scored with the hope of the fan who was on the other side of the world."


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