Barca stars lost hope after Cavani’s goal — Verratti

Shell-shocked Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti revealed Barcelona players told him the match was over before the Spaniards produced the greatest comeback in Champions League history.

“With Cavani’s goal, we gained some peace,” Verratti said via L’Equipe. “I then spoke to the players of the Barca, they told me that it was finished.

“Take three goals in seven minutes, I cannot find an explanation, its football.”

“This is a game I will never forget. I hope it will serve as a lesson to everyone.”

Verratti continued: “The qualification of Barca is deserved. It was difficult to play, to make passes. They pressed too much in the first period. In the second, we got to play better.

“Now we’re going to have a hard time. There will be others.

“We must find the strength to raise our heads. You have to be men. We are all sad. We lost 6-1, it’s not because of the referee. We are primarily responsible.”