PSG makes fun of OM
“ How hard it was », signs with sadness Provence. Olympique de Marseille thought they would put an end to a 14-year drought by overthrowing PSG thanks to Greenwood and a CSC from Pacho at the very end of the match. The Marseille bench even began to celebrate, but karma struck immediately. While Aubameyang was close to scoring the knockout goal, PSG counterattacked, Vitinha sent a masterful long pass to Barcola who headed perfectly for Gonçalo Ramos. Enraged, Medina burst into tears after the lost penalty shootout and he was not the only one. “ The trophy escapes from the hands of OM », regrets The Marseillaise. OM believed in it until the end, but young Marseille supporters will have to wait a little longer before seeing their club win a trophy. After the meeting, the Parisians strongly upset the Marseillais, who were already celebrating in the Old Port. Nuno Mendes criticized Balerdi by responding to his post with: “ try again next time “. Hurt, Safonov asked himself “ why is it too easy », while Marquinhos was very teasing after the end of the match on the microphone of League 1+.
A victory that does not reassure
In Spain, it was the Madrid derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid. “ To dominate is not to win, but to suffer is to win », the newspaper plasters A.S.. The roles were reversed this time with Real Madrid winning 2-1 against their neighbor with far fewer chances in the match. “ In the end with suffering », summarizes the newspaper Marca. The match started divinely well for Real with a cannonball from Federico Valverde from a free kick. A powerful strike from the Uruguayan clocked at 108 km/h. The rest, a Real which gave the impression of not really being able to make the difference. Rodrygo scored the break goal, but Sørloth gave his team hope. Afterwards, Courtois shone and Atlético de Madrid scored with 16 shots, including 6 saves from the Belgian goalkeeper. “ Real hold on and there will be a Clasico in the final », rejoices Mundo Deportivo. Against Barça, Xabi Alonso confirmed at a press conference that Kylian Mbappé will be traveling for the final. It remains to be seen whether it will be to play or just to support its partners. But given the performance of the Madrilenians, the presence of the Frenchman would not be too much.
Barça as big favorite
In Catalonia, we are looking forward to this Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. “ There will be a Clasico », the newspaper ignites Sport this Friday morning. For the Spanish media, there is no doubt, FC Barcelona will be the favorite. The Catalan press was obviously in front of the Madrid derby yesterday, “ a derby sofa », laughs the media. FC Barcelona clearly saw the impotence of Real Madrid without Mbappé, which is far from scaring the Culés who are on a big run, recalls Mundo Deportivo. In the figures, Barça has everything of a steamroller. The Culés score on average 3 goals per match and the defense continues to improve: it has not conceded a goal in its last 5 matches. Barça demonstrates enormous collective strength with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez in great shape. The name of the great Swedish hope Roony Bardghji is also mentioned. His match against Athletic impressed observers and, as the press relays, everyone is shocked by the quality of the player who, we remind you, was recruited for only €2.5 million. Barça’s attack is running at full speed with players like Bardghji and Lewandowski on the bench, enough to give the Blaugranas reason for hope before Sunday.
