But while the Irishman remained proud following the first leg quarter-final tie at Elland Road, he refused to get carried away by the result. I have seen the tape of that match and PSG were well turned over, so we know Deportivo are a team who can score goals at home. I hope the adventure continues. Deportivo boss Javier Irureta admitted his side will need a miracle to overturn the deficit back in Spain, but is hoping home rule will give them a chance. That's what we've got to hope for.
Miracles do exist in football.
We've already seen it once this season with ourselves. Leeds are stronger than PSG but we have to work harder than we did against them to win this game. Irureta will be without former Middlesbrough midfielder Emerson for the return leg after he picked up a suspension, but while disappointed, the Spanish coach refused to blame his players for a below-par showing. If you look at the last 20 minutes we got a couple of chances. I had hoped we could pull back one or maybe two goals but Leeds did defend well.