Published 18:24 IST, May 11th 2020

Why did PSG players mock Haaland after UCL win? Ander Herrera reveals what happened

Ander Herrera revealed exactly what happened when a group of PSG players imitated Erling Haaland's 'Zen celebration' following their UCL win against Dortmund.

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Ligue 1 champion Ander Herrera lifted lid on why PSG players mocked Erling Haaland following PSG vs Dortmund game at Parc des Princes. Having earned a crucial 2-1 advant at Westfalenstadion in first leg of Champions League last 16 tie, Dortmund were at receiving end of a comeback against Parisians. Adding salt to wounds, 19-year-old Dortmund striker Erling Haaland was butt of a joke among a number of PSG stars and Ander Herrera has w revealed reason why y chose to mock rwegian teen sensation in Paris. 

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PSG vs Dortmund: How match unfolded

German side were leading 2-1 in tie upon arriving at  French capital. However, goals from Neymar and Juan Bernat earned PSG a 2-0 win on night and a 3-2 win on aggregate, booking ir spot in Champions League quarterfinals. Following PSG vs Dortmund game, a number of players in Paris camp poked fun at Dortmund's teen forward by imitating his Zen goal celebration.

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PSG vs Dortmund: Why did PSG mock Erling Haaland?

Erling Haaland was key man for Dortmund when PSG visited Westfalenstadion in first leg of Champions League. rwegian scored twice to hand his team a slender lead before second leg. Following his goals, Haaland took to social media and posted his celebrations on Instagram. 

 

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PSG vs Dortmund: Ander Herrera reveals answer to why did PSG mock Erling Haaland

In a recent chat with COPE, Ander Herrera was quizzed about 'disrespectful celebrations' of PSG players mocking Haaland. Ander Herrera however, responded by stating that it was German club that had initially sent out a few 'unfortunate tweets' that stated PSG don't make superstars but buy m instead, following Dortmund's first-leg win. Ander Herrera furr explained that this 'infuriated' Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Ander Herrera asserted that if a club is willing to dish out such comments, y should be willing to accept m as well. 

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18:24 IST, May 11th 2020