“Wild beasts”: how the world reacted to PSG’s masterclass (press review)

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

PSG: Full success and show of force in Leverkusen (2-7)
The world press was once again dazzled by Paris Saint-Germain, in a demonstration in Leverkusen on Tuesday evening (7-2).

It has become a habit in 2025: almost every day after a Champions League match, Paris Saint-Germain is entitled to its shower of compliments. Tuesday evening,
the European champions impressed again by inflicting a historic slap on Leverkusen (7-2). A performance praised throughout the world. “The reigning champion gave him a reality check with a crushing victory”wrote the newspaper Marca, before going further.

“If the Champions League ended tomorrow, PSG would be heavily favored to win it. Because no team is capable of resisting their assaults, no player can survive 90 minutes of the physical hell to which they subject you and no trap can slow down a horde of hungry wild beasts, even when the match is already over. The other Madrid daily AS hails a “perfect performance” before paying tribute to Luis Enrique: “He’s causing panic. His players crushed Leverkusen after a humiliating match. » Same tone in the Catalan press, usually more sparing with praise.“PSG continues to play its devastating football in Europe”,ance Mundo Deportivo.
“Luis Enrique’s PSG drives you crazy”, added Sport.

Vitinha, symbol of a dazzling PSG.

In Germany, inevitably, the XXL copy of the Parisians made a strong impression. Kicker speaks of a “lesson” given to Bayer when Bild draws up a clear observation: “Eight shots on target, seven goals. The Parisians' positional play is a delight. There has probably never been a better team in Leverkusen. »

PSG “dismantles its opponents”

The collective performance impresses Italy and England just as much, where there is no shortage of qualifiers. La Gazzetta dello Sport is won over by the “ football lesson » inflicted by this PSG.
The BBC speaks of a “ impressive offensive display » and seems seduced by the showman Désiré Doué. “Doué shines with PSG, who offer a seven-goal show in Leverkusen. The defending champion delivered a ruthless offensive performance to dismantle his opponent”. Never has a team achieved so much success in a calendar year in the Champions League. And the least we can say is that this feat has an echo throughout Europe.
Nicolas Gerbault

Written by:

Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.