How Barcelona players reacted to Champions League defeat to PSG

Barcelona players have been reacting to Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to PSG by posting messages on social media.

Xavi’s side were dumped out of the tournament 6-4 on aggregate after blowing a two-goal lead against Luis Enrique’s side.

Lamine Yamal teed up an opening goal for Barcelona but was sacrified after Ronald Araujo’s red card and was spotted in tears after the final whistle.

However, the youngster is already looking to the future and the chance of revenge. He wrote on Instagram: “There’s always payback in football, we will be back ❤️”

Defender Jules Kounde made his disappointment clear but called for unity during what’s a difficult time for the club.

“Huge disappointment not to qualify for the semis when we had everything to do. By the way we win as a team and lose as a team, always. It’s time to recover and get ready for El Clásico this Sunday. Thanks for the support culers.”

Ferran Torres also admitted it had been a tough night at Montjuic for players and supporters.

“We owe ourselves a joy, Barcelona fans. ❤️ It’s been a tough night for all.. Now more than ever #forçabarça.”

Robert Lewandowski was also suffering...”Painful night” was all the striker had to say:

Meanwhile, Raphinha made his feelings for the club very clear with an emotional post: “Proud of this team, proud of this club. I will kill and die for each and everyone of you. Barça Always.”

Ilkay Gundogan made his feelings clear after the game and followed up by posting a typically thoughtful analysis as he looks ahead to a crucial Clasico.

“What a frustrating night. So painful. We’ve been in such a good position after the 1st leg, but it did not work out in the end. Really unfortunate to lose the game like this. We need to have the mentality to get up, learn from such a defeat and try again next season - this is the only way. But for now … El Clásico is just around the corner and we need to fully focus on that!”

And finally a word from the captain Sergio Roberto.

“Last night was a painful night, of anger and pride. Painful not to make it to the semi-finals. Angry for not being on the pitch to help the team, and because we all thought it was a very good opportunity after the first leg result. And I’m proud because despite the odds, the team pulled their backs until the last minute.

“After a few tough years in Europe I think we have made the culers excited again and next year we will be back even better. Now more united than ever, here we all win and lose together! Thank you for your support fans!”