Luis Enrique left stunned by Barcelona's comeback because 'this isn't the Harlem Globetrotters, this is football'

The manager was brought to his knees by the result and thanked those who kept the faith

Enrique could barely believe his team's success (Getty)

Barcelona's amazing 6-1 victory over Paris St Germain that sent them through to the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday was not the Harlem Globetrotters, according to coach Luis Enrique.

The Spanish side, who lost the first leg 4-0, struck three late goals in six minutes to complete an extraordinary comeback after losing the first leg 4-0.

"I was brought to my knees. I would like to thank everyone who kept their faith after we lost 4-0. This is dedicated to them because this isn’t the Harlem Globetrotters, this is football," Luis Enrique told reporters.

"I don't think anyone stopped believing. After seeing them sitback despite the goal, the team were incredible," he added.

"We risked everything and it paid off. You get finales like this very occasionally in football and this time it was our turn," added Luis Enrique who is leaving the club at the end of the season.

"A feat like this does everyone good and I'm delighted to enjoy a moment like this. The key was our efficiency. The sixth goal was scored with the hope of the fan who was on the other side of the world," Luis Enrique said.

Ivan Rakitic added that he could hardly understand what he had just been involved in after Barca sealed a 6-5 aggregate victory.

"I cannot believe it. It was really impossible, 15-20 minutes after the game, it is crazy and unbelievable," the Croatian said, quoted on http://www.uefa.com.

"The first game in Paris was hard for us, a lot of people spoke hard on our team but the reaction was special. It is history. We want to keep going on.

"We had to believe. Four-nil was hard, but it is football.

"We saw it in the Super Bowl, what is possible in sport. Today was crazy.

"This is Barcelona, the best team in the world and we want to continue our dream in the UEFA Champions League."

For PSG coach Unai Emery, the dream which looked set for a place in the quarter-finals was shattered in the most unexpected of outcomes.

"When we analyse it, it is true that we have missed a major opportunity," said the Spaniard, who had guided Sevilla to Europa League glory in three consecutive seasons before heading to Paris.

"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 lamented: "It is a negative experience for me and for the club. We need to learn from it."