re: Paris just wanted it more than the London Russians

It's true. Chelsea's reaction to the foul was, for me, equivalent to the worst of Barca's play-acting during their run. It should have been a yellow at most. Ibra wasn't reckless, didn't lead with his studs, wasn't two footed, and actually pulled out of the challenge when he knew he wouldn't win.

The narrative that PSG was somehow more robust and physical than Chelsea is the same as when Chelsea complains about teams parking the bus against them. In fact they are very similar sides. I'm not pretending that PSG are saints, but both teams are masters of the physical side and the deceitful of the game.