UEFA Champions League: We knew Barca were better than us, claims Blanc

PSG coach Laurent Blanc had said prior to the game that they weren't coming on a "school trip" but having been made to look like children playing against adults he felt deflated.

"We knew Barcelona were better than us. When I say there are things lacking, I mean Barca are a stronger team than us," said Blanc.

"To compete with a team like Barcelona, we need all of our strengths and we need them at 120%. It wasn't the case in those two games.

"Realising a treble (Ligue 1+French Cup+League Cup which they have already won) is still a goal for the players and the staff.

"It feels a bit ouf of place to talk about this tonight, however. We are disappointed. It hurts to be out of the competition but we need to rest for the game against Lille (on Saturday) because, as you know, the calendar won't allow much time to rest."