The spectacular semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich left the international press in amazement.
FRANCE
“L’Équipe”: “The shock turns irrational. After a ten-minute testing phase, PSG and Bayern Munich exchanged blows, which developed into a rousing battle of astonishing intensity and technical class.”
“Le Parisien”: “The Parisians win in a completely crazy game.”
“Le Monde”: “Paris emerges victorious from an epic semi-final first leg in the Prinzenpark. The first act of the top game between Luis Enrique’s team, the reigning Champions League winners, and Bayern, one of the best teams in Europe, met all expectations on Tuesday with nine goals.”
“RMC”: “Nine goals and some unforgettable moments, but Paris will regret it. The Prinzenpark was the scene of one of the best games of the year, one of the greatest in the history of the Champions League.”
SPAIN
“Marca”: “The duel was announced as the final before the final and delivered what it promised. PSG and Bayern offered a game that had never been seen this season – or for a long time.”
“AS”: “An ode to football that went in favor of PSG. Nine goals on a historic night that promises a second leg not to be missed. All the stars shined under the Parisian night sky.”
“Mundo Deportivo”: “PSG and Bayern create a football masterpiece.”
ENGLAND
“Sun”: “PSG advantage, but Bayern are definitely still in the race! It can really go either way and I don’t think anyone can wait for the second leg!”
“Daily Mail”: “Wow, just wow. Wonderful. Crazy. Great. Silly. Special. Relentless. PSG narrowly wins a historic nine-goal thriller in Paris, but that doesn’t even tell half the story.”
Telegraph: “A slugfest between two teams with irresistible pools of talent. Nine goals were scored and further weight was given to the argument that this would have been a great final.”
ITALY
“Gazetta dello Sport”: “PSG and Bayern, you are amazing! Magical moments, hits on the post and nine goals in the game of the year.”
“Corierre dello Sport”: “One of the most spectacular Champions League games in history.”
“Tuttosport”: “A game that will go down in Champions League history: a semi-final with nine goals and countless other great moves. PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 and thus ensured a completely open second leg.”
