PSG defender apologises for celebrating goal against Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz has apologised for celebrating his goal against former club Chelsea.

The former Blues played scored PSG's first goal through a bullet header to cancel out Gary Cahill's opener in the game that ended 2-2.

Chelsea were eliminated on aggregate as the tie finished 2-2 after the first leg was drawn 1-1.

"I think we played a great game," Luiz told Sky Sports 5.

"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.

"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.

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

Watch as David Luiz scored and celebrated against Chelsea below