The referee’s decision does not pass in Brazil
In Brazil, Matvey Safonov shattered many dreams. O Globo offers us an article on the final and on the way in which the Brazilian supporters experienced it, between hope, great atmosphere, disillusionment and tears, given the outcome of the match. Many believe that Flamengo would have deserved better in this match, and that’s not all. What would a final be without its little refereeing controversy? If Flamengo was saved by VAR on PSG’s disallowed goal in the first period, this was not the case during the penalty shootout, while Safonov’s first save was the subject of debate. The Russian stopped Pedro’s penalty, but his feet appeared to go over the line, which caused scandal and angered many Brazilian fans. “ It seems clear “, they said. The match referee hesitated, but ultimately stuck to his original decision, a choice validated by Filipe Luís, Flamengo coach. “ If he jumps to the other side, the ball goes in. It was a real achievement to go on penalties against this team “, simply recognized the former Atlético de Madrid player.
Rayan Cherki takes the breath away from the Spaniards
Heading to England where for once, Rayan Cherki put on his artistic costume to wear Manchester City. 2-0 League Cup success for the Skyblues against Brentford with a brilliant goal from the former Lyonnais, it was Savinho who doubled the lead in the second half. “ Singing in the Rayan » writes the English press, the more the weeks pass, the more Cherki seems like a fish in water in England. The French international delivered a real masterclass and the British press still yearns for his technical quality, just like Pep Guardiola. And besides, it’s not just in England that Cherki is getting people talking about him. La Gazzetta dello Sport speaks of a Cherki “ bright », but it is especially in Spain that we are already fans of the City crack. “ Cherki is a bomb ” title Marcashocked by the 22-year-old’s talent and takeover. “ Cherki and Savinho make the difference » delays Sportbut in the content we emphasize the quality of the player trained at OL and what he already brings to Manchester City.
Kylian Mbappé towards a Cristiano Ronaldo record
In Spain, Real Madrid were scared, “ even Kylian Mbappé can’t avoid another scare », headlines the newspaper A.S.. Real won painfully 3 goals to 2 on the lawn of Talavera, resident of the 3rd division. Mbappé scored twice and Andriy Lunin saved his team several times, which is why the Madrid press did not forget to thank them. In addition, Real’s victory was further marred by several contentious refereeing decisions. For Kylian Mbappé, the path to Cristiano Ronaldo’s record is clear. Yesterday he scored his 57th and 58th goals of the calendar year, he is only one step away from the Portuguese’s record which dates from 2013. There is one match left against Sevilla FC for the former PSG scorer to do better than his idol.
