Barcelona star Javier Mascherano ADMITS fouling Angel Di Maria in the penalty area during Barca’s memorable win over PSG
JAVIER MASCHERANO cheekily admitted to fouling Angel Di Maria in the penalty box during Barcelona's historic win over Paris Saint-Germain.
The Argentinian defender slid in and collided with Di Maria during the 85th minute when the scoreline was just 3-1.
Luis Enrique's side remarkably managed to score THREE more goals after that, with Sergi Roberto netting the decisive goal in the 85th minute.
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And after the wild celebrations that took place at the Nou Camp, Mascherano admitted to fouling his fellow international teammate.
Mascherano said: "It's clear that I did foul Di Maria but I think that's not the reason why we eliminated PSG."
PSG boss Unai Emery says him and his side must take responsibility for their embarrassing defeat at the Nou Camp.
Emery said: "When we analyse it, it is true that we have missed a major opportunity.
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"The first half was our fault and we didn't manage to press or do things with the ball. We defended very deep and they had more chances to score. We made mistakes for the two first-half goals.
"We were calmer in the second half and better positioned. We improved and had a chance for 3-2. The refereeing decisions went against us and we lost everything in the closing minutes.
"Barcelona are capable of doing that. It was all or nothing for them in the final minutes."
Emery added: "It is a negative experience for me and for the club. We need to learn from it."
