Laurent Blanc surprised with PSG's control during win at Chelsea
Thursday 10 March 2016 06:25, UK
PSG manager Laurent Blanc felt his side controlled the game more easily than expected in their 2-1 win at Chelsea in the Champions League.
The French side progressed from the last-16 second leg 4-2 on aggregate thanks to goals from Adrien Rabiot and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
PSG are now in the last eight for the fourth straight season and are looking to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1995, and Blanc said his side's performance was a pleasant surprise.
"We were preparing for a tough match and we were right to do so," Blanc said.
"We didn't necessarily think we were able to put in such a good performance away from home, so that is very pleasing.
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"We controlled the game and that allowed us to have an easier night than we perhaps expected to."
Blanc praised Angel Di Maria and Ibrahimovic for their performances at Stamford Bridge, with both players getting an assist on the night.
He added: "Angel Di Maria gave Chelsea a problem from start to finish. They never knew where he was, but we always knew where to find him with the ball.
"Zlatan performed at the level that he has been performing throughout this season. I don't necessarily think it's going to give him any more confidence.
"He has plenty of that as it is. He scored the decisive goal and laid on an assist."
