While Lazio was able to celebrate in the premier class, the FC Bayern stars were frustrated. The Italian press also commented on this.
FC Bayern is heading for a negative series after defeats against Leverkusen (0:3) and Lazio Rome (0:1). The bankruptcy in Italy on Wednesday made the situation worse. Because so far the Champions League has been flawless for Thomas Tuchel and his team. Now there was a setback in the first leg of the round of 16.
This also concerned the Italian press, which praised captain Ciro Immobile’s team and did not spare criticism of the German record champions.
Gazzetta dello Sport: “Bayern, what a slap in the face! On Valentine’s Day, a perfect penalty from ex-Dortmund Immobile sunk Tuchel’s team. Lazio took advantage of Bayern’s difficult phase. Especially in the second half, the Munich team lost what little shine they had shown in the first phase .”
Corriere dello Sport: “Immobile sinks Bayern Munich on a wonderful evening. Lazio creates the perfect game, a masterpiece from coach Maurizio Sarri. This victory is not a miracle, but an achievement that was planned and implemented to the letter.”
Tuttosport: “Immobile scores and inspires Lazio, the captain fights like a lion and deserves the applause of his enthusiastic fans. In the duel with Harry Kane, the Lazio striker is the real winner.”
Corriere della Sera: “Lazio creates the miracle in Europe. With soul, heart and organization the impossible becomes possible. Lazio humiliates Bayern, who are a weak giant. This achievement will remain in the memory of Lazio fans for a long time.”
The Republic: “Tuchel suffers another defeat in three days. He was worried before the game about Sarri’s tactical experience – rightly so. Now his situation becomes even more complicated.”