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David Luiz apologises for celebrating against Chelsea

David Luiz's late leveller took the tie to extra-time © Getty Images

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David Luiz has apologised for celebrating his goal against his former club as Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain following a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea were eliminated as 10-man PSG twice came from behind to win an ill-tempered last-16 tie on away goals.

Luiz, 27, only moved to PSG from Chelsea last summer, and following his departure, Jose Mourinho declared the Brazil international would not be missed.

"I finished at Chelsea and then I got a great opportunity from PSG - they gave me a great opportunity to continue my career and I was very happy at Chelsea and won titles here but I finished and then I respect everyone," said Luiz.

"It was good for me to score. I said before I didn't celebrate but there was so much emotion I cannot control and sorry because I celebrated because of the emotion, but I am so happy to qualify."

The first leg was drawn 1-1 and Chelsea's advantage grew when Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off after 31 minutes.

Gary Cahill's strike nine minutes from the end of normal time was cancelled out by Luiz, but the hosts went ahead for a second time through an Eden Hazard penalty early in extra-time.

PSG captain Thiago Silva, who conceded the spot-kick for a handball, was denied from a corner by Thibaut Courtois but then scored with a header moments later to make it 2-2 on the night and send the visitors through.

"I think we played a great game," Luiz told Sky Sports. "When we lost Ibra, our best player, you say 'keep it simple.' Play the ball to feet and keep possession as we need to score to qualify.

"It was amazing tonight the spirit. Every single player gave everything."

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