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Verratti senses 'great chance' for Paris after draw

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 by Chris Burke

Marco Verratti said Paris Saint-Germain carried out their game plan in holding Chelsea FC 1-1 and believes they have "a great opportunity" in the second leg.

Verratti: Draw gives Paris 'great opportunity"

Marco Verratti said Paris Saint-Germain executed their game plan in drawing 1-1 with Chelsea FC in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie – never allowing their visitors space and countering quickly. Watch his interview above as he states that Paris have "a great opportunity" in the return match at Stamford Bridge on 11 March.

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