Tuchel in raptures as PSG top CL group
Thomas Tuchel had high praise for his players, who managed to qualify through to the last 16 of the Champions League as group winners.
Paris Saint Germain boss Thomas Tuchel hailed the mentality and grit shown by his players, as they beat Red Star Belgrade 4-1 in Serbia to top Group C.
The parisians were 2-0 up the interval thanks to a masteclass from their enviable front three; the goals came courtesy of Cavani and Neymar, and were both set up by Kylian Mbappe.
Despite the hosts reducing the arrears with 15 minutes to play, the French giants kept their composure to first restore their two goal lead, and then add a fourth goal just before full time.
In an interview with French outlet 'L'Equipe' manager Thomas Tuchel was quoted saying: " 'It's super difficult to win here and the guys played magnificently. We started the match well. The opponent has played with a lot of risk. We made easy mistakes."
He continued: "I love our reaction after the goal, we controlled the match. We played with a lot of risk and sometimes forgot to close spaces. Now we are in the last 16. Congratulations to all the players and the staff. It was a difficult group with a lot of quality."
Tuchel concluded: "'It was difficult especially after our first match in Liverpool. The team showed it could play together."
PSG will now anxiously await the draw for the knockout stages, which could potentially pit them against a few tough sides like Atletico Madrid and Tottenham, who finished as runners-up in their respective groups.