Zlatan Ibrahimovic conceded Paris St Germain threw away their chance to reach the Champions League semi-finals against Manchester City.
The runaway French champions were unable to turn their quarter-final tie back in their favour after surrendering a lead in the 2-2 first-leg draw, losing 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
City's Kevin De Bruyne scored the only goal of a nervy but open encounter in Manchester with 14 minutes left.
PSG, unused to being attacked by opponents in Ligue 1, had played with a back three for the first time this season in a bid to bolster their midfield and negate City's forwards.
But that plan did not work and striker Ibrahimovic, who endured a frustrating night in front of goal, felt the French side were caught out.
The Sweden international said: "In the first half we played with a new system and what happened, happened. If it had gone well, nobody would say anything, and now people will say we gave it away.
"The second half was better, when we reverted to our normal tactics, but we gave away two games.
"I think we are a better team, but we lost here and we drew 2-2 at home, so all the best to Manchester City."
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