Press reviews: »The second leg was no classic«
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals, advancing to the final.
- International media praised PSG as the deserved winner, with French outlets celebrating the club's historic achievement.
- British newspapers noted Arsenal's upcoming final opponent, while Italian press compared the match favorably to the first leg.
The European football landscape is abuzz following Paris Saint-Germain's hard-fought victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals. French media, led by L'Équipe, hailed the triumph as a historic moment for French football, with "the second star never being so close" in reference to a potential second Champions League title. Le Figaro celebrated PSG's heroic defense and resilience in a thrilling encounter, emphasizing their place in the final.
Die Geschichte des französischen Fußballs wird oft in München geschrieben.
Across the Channel, British outlets like the BBC and The Guardian focused on the implications for Arsenal, PSG's final opponent. While acknowledging PSG's deserved win, the BBC noted the semifinal was not as classic as the first leg, and The Sun wryly suggested PSG harbors a "voracious appetite" for defeating English clubs, even quipping about Harry Kane's upcoming "pre-World Cup break."
Der Rasen der Allianz-Arena sei für PSG »weiter ein Quell großer Freude«.
Italian sports paper Corriere dello Sport recognized the high quality of the second leg, drawing parallels to the exciting first match and confirming Paris Saint-Germain's progression to their second consecutive Champions League final. The narrative across Europe highlights PSG's determination and tactical prowess, setting the stage for a highly anticipated final.
Paris Saint-Germain steht im Finale!
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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