Paris Saint-Germain forward Desire Doue says his side might be filled with confidence should they be drawn against Chelsea within the Champions League last-16.
Defending champions PSG were once more forced to navigate the playoffs after failing to complete in the highest eight of the tournament’s league phase.
But a 2-2 draw of their second leg against Monaco on Wednesday saw Luis Enrique’s side edge French rivals Monaco 5-4 on aggregate to proceed the defence of their trophy.
A goal before half-time from Maghnes Akliouche drew Monaco level within the tie, but second-half strikes from Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskheli restored PSG’s lead.
Jordan Teze scored late to present Monaco hope, but PSG held on for a nervy victory after Monaco defender Wout Faes headed wide with a golden opportunity in injury time.
PSG will now face either Chelsea or Barcelona in next month’s last-16 tie, with their fate set to be decided in Friday’s draw.
But French winger Doue says his side will go into the following round of the competition with no fear, no matter who they’re drawn against.
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It’s going to be two great games,’ Doue told UEFA.
‘In any case, we’ll approach them with a variety of confidence, and we’re able to go up against them no matter which team it’s.’
On his side’s victory over Monaco, he added: ‘We’re really completely satisfied to get through. It was so essential to pass this test.
‘We managed to point out great spirit, and remained resilient, showing that by getting back from behind.
Who can the Premier League teams play within the Champions League last-16?
Arsenal will play either Bayer Leverkusen or Atalanta
Chelsea will play either Newcastle United or PSG
Liverpool will play either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray
Man City will play either Bodo/Glimt or Real Madrid
Tottenham will play either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray
Newcastle United will play either Chelsea or Barcelona
‘[Monaco] are an excellent side, with a variety of quality and a few top players. Every game within the Champions League is difficult.
‘Tonight we managed to get the job done, and that’s an important thing.’
Meanwhile, PSG boss Luis Enrique labelled Chelsea as a ‘sensible’ team when asked in regards to the prospect of facing the English outfit in the following round.
‘Neither [Barcelona or Chelsea] might be easy,’ Enrique said when asked the duty await his side in the following round.
‘Because it doesn’t rely on me, I’ll adapt to whatever comes. They’re two incredible teams.
‘Barca could be very special to me and is already becoming a classic for me. Like Manchester City and Real Madrid. Barcelona is a novel city and the club is special.
‘And if we get Chelsea, we’ll have just a few things to work on.’
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