Bayern Munich trembled to a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
The international press reviews of the success at Paris Saint-Germain.
Paris - What a thriller that was in the closing stages!
FC Bayern Munich wins thanks to Yann Sommer, Benjamin Pavard and lots of luck in Paris.
The 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 was still deserved due to the dominance in the first hour.
Archer of the Golden Gate was once again an old acquaintance: Kingsley Coman.
FC Bayern Munich wins the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against PSG
Coman of all people!
Born in Paris, trained at PSG, fled to Turin, matured at FC Bayern - he broke his old love's heart in the 2020 CL final by heading in to make it 1-0.
Now, two and a half years later, he met his ex with his new love on Valentine's Day - and raised his hands apologetically after his hit (53rd).
Later, one of the best Munich players (tz grade 1) had to be replaced, as reported by tz.de.
The 1-0 was preceded by great preliminary work by Alphonso Davies, in the end PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma let the ball slip through his fingers - a clear goalkeeping error that he almost forgot just a few minutes later when he defeated Eric Maxim in world-class style Choupo-Moting parried and deflected the ball to the aluminum.
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Match winner in his home town: Kingsley Coman after his "pardon" goal.
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International press comments on Bayern's victory in Paris
After 57 minutes, Kylian Mbappé came into play, which also meant the end of Bayern's dominance.
The nimble Frenchman scored twice but both times were correctly ruled offside.
Thanks to the final phase, a previously dull game was ultimately a real Champions League highlight.
What does the international press say?
We summarized the reactions.
Paris Saint-Germain - FC Bayern Munich: International press reviews - France
L'Équipe:
"Paris wakes up too late in the first leg.
This puts the capital city in a difficult starting position before the second leg on March 8th in Munich.
They must be inspired by winning the 2021 Champions League quarter-finals.”
Le Parisien:
"Despite the return of Kylian Mbappé, PSG were slow to wake up and conceded a defeat in the round of 16 first leg against FC Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
The capital club have seriously jeopardized their chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals.
In Munich we have to accomplish a feat in three weeks.”
Paris Saint-Germain - FC Bayern Munich: International press reviews - England
Sun:
"Messi and Co. before Champions League knockout - VAR takes back Mbappé's goal"
Mirror:
"No Kylian, no party.
Tristes PSG is punished by Bayern.
Neymar and Messi are stumbling.”
Sky Sports:
"Kingsley Coman has returned to haunt Paris Saint-Germain again."
Paris Saint-Germain - FC Bayern Munich: International press reviews - Italy
Gazzetta dello Sport:
“Donnarumma fails, Coman punishes PSG.
A strong FC Bayern has its sights set on the quarter-finals.”
Tuttosport:
"Coman punishes PSG, the round of 16 first leg goes to Bayern."
Paris Saint-Germain - Bayern Munich: International press reviews - Spain
Marca:
"Champions League alarm again in Paris"
AS:
“Just like in the 2020 final, ex-PSG youth player Coman stabs his former team.
Mbappé, who was initially on the bench, stimulated the Parisian game."
More voices will follow. (acl)
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