29.04.2026 16:01
PSG's 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the 9-goal semifinal was hailed as the "match of the year" in the European press, while Luis Enrique himself made history by saying, "I have never seen such a pace."
The 9-goal battle between PSG and Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals left its mark on European football. The match, which the French side won 5-4, entered the annals of memorable games with both its scoreline and pace.
9-GOAL MATCH SPLASHED ACROSS HEADLINES
The European press gave extensive coverage to the match played at Parc des Princes. L'Equipe wrote that PSG defeated Bayern in a breathtaking contest, while RMC Sport described the game as "a semi-final full of unforgettable moments."
La Gazzetta dello Sport from the Italian press called the match "game of the year" and used the phrase "a true spectacle." Corriere dello Sport also evaluated the contest as "like a sensational final full of goals."
PRAISE FOR ATTACKING FOOTBALL
The Spanish press also gave extensive coverage to the historic match. AS newspaper interpreted the contest as "an epic battle," while Marca ran the headline "a tribute to attacking football." Mundo Deportivo emphasized that both teams put on an unforgettable show.
COACHES AND PLAYERS ALSO STUNNED
PSG coach Luis Enrique stated that he had never experienced a match with such pace in his career, saying, "I have never seen a match with this intensity." On the Bayern side, Vincent Kompany spoke hopefully about the return leg, while Harry Kane described the contest as "a crazy match." PSG, having won the first leg 5-4, secured the advantage before the return leg, and the final ticket will be decided in the second match to be played in Munich.