Europe not kind to PSG
In England, we are simply crying scandal after PSG’s draw against Newcastle (1-1)! In the sights of the local press, it is the penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé in the last moments of the match after a handball from Valentino Livramento! For The Timesthey are “beyond their reach. Newcastle’s European hopes are in danger: a penalty from Mbappé in the 98th minute deprives them of a great victory in Paris.» The Guardian Talk about “heatwave in Paris. Mbappé and VAR bring down Newcastle at the last minute.» But the most virulent dailies are the country’s tabloids like the Daily Mirror which plays on words with the Seine to take up the “insane“, SO “foolish ! Brilliant Toons stolen by cruel, late penalty controversy in Parisian farce», insists the publication. THE Daily Star is no more tender and closeted than Newcastle was: “Stolen by France.” For the Daily ExpressNewcastle experienced a “torture. Mbappé’s penalty breaks hearts, but the Magpies stay in the game.» But this epic end to the match is also making the rounds in Europe and England is not alone in crying scandal. Spain is also shocked by this decision. A.S. estimate that “VAR comes to the rescue of PSG» ! Finally, Sport announces that “Mbappé saves PSG thanks to a last minute penalty» ! In short, the last minutes of this meeting could be costly at the end of this group stage.
FC Barcelona thanks its Joãos
FC Barcelona’s great victory at home against FC Porto (2-1) is making headlines in Spain. Great victory in terms of accounting because in the game, the Blaugranas were shaken up! But for Sport, the main thing is elsewhere, what counts is the qualification of the Catalan club! “Finally, the 8th», Posts the local daily, after two consecutive failures in the group stage of the competition. “A goal from Cancelo and another from João Félix allowed Barça to beat Porto and qualify for the next round. This victory is a relief for Xavi’s Barça, who puts an end to a poor European series and finds the tone of the game.» Because indeed what is being highlighted this morning is the performance of the two Portuguese scorers, João Cancelo and João Félix! For Mundo DeportivoBarça can thank the “Joãos and reach the round of 16!» But it is also in Portugal that the two cracks make the headlines because the Correio da Manhã placards that “Cancelo and Félix defeat the Dragões» ! For In Bola«the cost is high» for both players while O Jogo believes that Porto was “shot down by friendly fire» ! The Lisbon club still maintains its chances of qualifying on the last day…
Atlético is back!
Still in Spain where the beautiful evening of La Liga clubs continued. Atlético de Madrid quietly won on the Feyenoord pitch (3-1). A great victory which makes the front page of A.S. this morning which displays: “Mission accomplished. Atlético does not fail in Rotterdam and qualifies. A draw against Lazio is enough to finish top of the group.» For his part Marca estimate that “Atlético is the most beautiful, in reference to Mario Hermoso’s goal. A huge volley from the central defender sealed the qualification for the Red and Whites. Griezmann still makes the difference. They will face Lazio for first place on the final day.» On the other hand, in the Netherlands, De Telegraaf is disgusted by the defeat of Feyenoord and believes that “the club’s dream is shattered» ! Despite the elimination, the Dutch club is transferred to the Europa League!
