There was great joy – and rightly so. After the 1-0 home win against Arsenal, FC Bayern is in the semi-finals of the Champions League. The press reviews.
Munich – Joshua Kimmich redeemed FC Bayern in the 64th minute. With a powerful header he put the team in the lead and very close to the semi-finals of the Champions League. After 90 minutes it was clear: the Munich team - like Borussia Dortmund - is one of the four best teams in Europe.
FC Bayern shows strong team performance against Arsenal
The German record champions showed a strong team performance over 90 minutes and gave the guests almost no chance. The route for the first half was the same as in the first leg: stay compact and take action through quick counterattacks. There were a few chances worth seeing, but in the end the game ended goalless in the catacombs.
In the second half, coach Thomas Tuchel's team once again threw everything into the balance and pushed Arsenal further and further into their own half. The goal was in the air. In the 64th minute it was Kimmich who headed the ball between the opponent's posts.
Kimmich heads FC Bayern into the semi-finals of the Champions League
With his goal, Kimmich caused the Allianz Arena to shake; the tension was almost unbearable. After the game, cheers broke out, the first CL semi-final since 2020. And the goalscorer perhaps felt a little satisfaction. There has been a lot of talk about him in the last few months and a lot of criticism. Now he heads his team into the top four in Europe. Real Madrid is now waiting there for FC Bayern, who defeated Manchester City on penalties after an epic fight.
The press joins in the celebration of Joshua Kimmich - we have summarized the reactions.
International press reviews on FC Bayern against FC Arsenal: Germany
Kicker:
“Thanks to Kimmich’s head: FC Bayern fights its way into the semi-finals”
Sportschau:
“Kimmich’s torpedo header brings FC Bayern into the CL semi-finals”
T-Online:
“Bayern moves into the semi-finals – the title dream lives on”
Image:
“Is this the oomph for Wembley?”
Süddeutsche Zeitung:
“Late in love on the farewell tour”
Sport1:
“Dream is alive! “Kimmich brings Bayern to the semi-finals”
International press reviews on FC Bayern against FC Arsenal: England
Independent
: “Arsenal’s inability to capitalize on big opportunity means another missed opportunity”
Daily Mail:
“The Gunners come away empty-handed for the second time in four days – Joshua Kimmich heads Bayern to victory”
Telegraph:
“Bayern Munich throws Arsenal out of the Champions League”
Daily Star:
“Hell week: Arsenal’s Champions League dream is over after Mikel Arteta’s side were knocked out of the competition by a header from Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich.”
The Guardian:
“It was a night where Bayern Munich lived up to their claims of being of a completely different caliber in the Champions League. Perhaps the obituaries for an ailing superpower (...) were written too quickly.”
International press reviews on FC Bayern against FC Arsenal: Spain
Marca:
“Bayern always comes back – Kimmich revives Bayern and leaves Arteta’s Arsenal without a semi-final place”
AS:
“Bayern never die - one goal from Kimmich is enough to defeat Arsenal and send the Germans to their first semi-final since 2020.”
Sport:
“Bayern shows its greatness in the Champions League”
El Mundo
: “Bayern doesn't leave Arsenal alone and sneaks into the semi-finals again. A goal from Kimmich qualifies Tuchel’s team against a rival who was hardly able to create dangerous chances.”