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Theirry Henry was full of praise for PSG after they knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League tonight after a 2-2 draw in the Last-16 at Stamford Bridge, saying that they were the better team in both legs, and singled out midfielder Marco Verratti in particular for his performance.
"PSG deserved to win in Paris, and they deserved to win in London too," Henry said in his role as a pundit for Sky Sports.
"Verratti bossed the midfield."
Henry also added that it was a "wonderful" night for David Luiz, who scored a bullet header against his former team to bring to the tie to extra-time.
The first leg was drawn 1-1 and Chelsea's advantage grew when Zlatan Ibrahimovic was harshly sent off after 31 minutes.
Gary Cahill's strike nine minutes from the end of normal time was cancelled out by former Chelsea defender David Luiz, but the hosts went ahead for a second time through an Eden Hazard penalty early in extra-time.
Show all 24 1 /24Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Thibaut Courtois Outstanding showing in France kept Chelsea in tie; tested little in first half. Rounded by Cavani before fine stop. Rooted to spot for Luiz and Silva headers. 7/10
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Branislav Ivanovic Serb opened the scoring in Paris three weeks previously but was not afforded space to roam, policed well by Maxwell. Blocked Matuidi shot. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Gary Cahill Chosen ahead of Zouma and kept occupied by Cavani all night. Assisted first-leg goal and had shot blocked at a free-kick before swiping in opener here. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings John Terry Relishes big occasions and stood up to challenge well as PSG took time to impose themselves. Vital block on Cavani but beaten at the end. 7
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Cesar Azpilicueta Eager to help in attack but careful not to be caught out of position as PSG pressed. Unable to make impact as French side dominated to progress. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Cesc Fabregas Knocked over by Motta and unable to exert influence as easily as he did in first half of season. Knocked off ball too easily by stronger visitors. 5
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Nemanja Matic First game in over a fortnight after last month’s red card and aided defensive efforts. Crucial interceptions and strong tackles before being taken off. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Ramires Energetic as ever, ferrying the ball between defence and attack, but did not offer as much imagination or spark as Willian might have. 5
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Oscar It was a challenge with him that resulted in Ibrahimovic being dismissed. Overreaction angered PSG players. Hooked at interval when on a booking. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Eden Hazard Skipped through at will early on and hauled back by Matuidi to prevent breakaway near half-time. Showed no nerves with extra-time penalty. 7
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Diego Costa Caught in ribs but continued after treatment. Involved in running battle with Luiz and denied penalty when shoved by Cavani. Late tackle on Silva. 7
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Best off the bench: Willian Replaced Oscar after being left out for his compatriot. Almost caught out Sirigu at near post. Limited success with dead-ball delivery. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Salvatore Sirigu Italian had little to do as PSG began brighter. Gathered from Oscar and Willian free-kick and strong arm denied Ramires. Not to blame for either goal. 6/10
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Marquinhos Cleared from Terry at end of first period and kept occupied with trickery of Hazard. Also posed problems with delivery from wide areas. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Thiago Silva Caught Costa off the ball and allowed Chelsea attackers little room. Spoiled showing with needless handball before magnificent header for winner. 7
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings David Luiz Warmly greeted and enjoyed battle with new home favourite Costa, fortunate to escape elbow. Booked for play-acting before powering in leveller. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Maxwell Poor cross when in good position but stepped up after the break. Won corner with one cross-shot and played part in composed French back line. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Thiago Motta Entered referee’s notebook for dissent. Provided valuable extra line of cover for PSG, keeping threat of Chelsea attacks to minimum. 7
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Marco Verratti Classy touches and grew into the game as nerves among home side became evident. Half-hearted claims for penalty when caught by Ramires. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Blaise Matuidi Booked for pulling back Eden Hazard before interval. Powerhouse who linked PSG attacks and more effective than Ramires’ efforts in blue shirt. 7
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Javier Pastore Forced Courtois into fine low stop as visitors pressed before wasting second attempt. Rarely ceded possession and always forward-thinking. 6
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Zlatan Ibrahimovic Swede has habitually struggled against English opposition and that continued here. Harshly shown straight red card for strong challenge on Oscar. 5
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Edinson Cavani Scored equaliser in first leg and close in opening exchanges. Lucky not to cede penalty as he pushed Costa. Shot against post after rounding Courtois. 7
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Chelsea 2 PSG 2 player ratings Best off the bench: Ezequiel Lavezzi Took place of Matuidi in closing minutes as French side sought leveller. Almost made immediate impact with header at Courtois before Luiz’s bullet header. 6
PSG captain Thiago Silva, who conceded the spot-kick for handball, was denied from a corner by Thibaut Courtois but then netted with a header moments later to make it 2-2 on the night and send the visitors through.
The Frenchmen exited the competition last term to Chelsea on the away goals rule, but advanced to the last eight for a third straight season.
Jose Mourinho and Chelsea, meanwhile, are left to focus on their Premier League title bid.
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