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PSG to win Champions League in Platini's prediction

Xinhua, March 12, 2015 Adjust font size:

Paris Saint-Germain were destined to win the Champions League after advancing to the quarterfinals past Chelsea, according to UEFA President Michel Platini prediction on Thursday.

"I am not surprised that PSG, even with one man down, beat Chelsea," Platini said in Lyon on the sidelines of a committee meeting for Euro 2016.

"They are already ready to win the tournament, they have the team to win it. They are programmed to do so."

The Qatar-backed Ligue 1 club overcame the early dismissal of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night to knock Chelsea out on away goals after extra time.

Held 1-1 in their last 16, first leg, tie at the Parc des Princes, the Parisians advanced by twice coming from behind in the second leg.

Captain Thiago Silva scored an extra-time header for 10-man PSG to clinch a 2-2 draw, leaving it all square at 3-3 over the two legs and sending the Parisians through on away goals. Endi