The pitch singled out after Barça’s draw
A result “at the limit” For Mundo Deportivo to qualify the Blaugranas’ performance after a draw snatched in the final moments on Newcastle’s pitch in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League. Despite a generally fragile performance, Mundo Deportivo tries to find excuses at Barça. For the media, Hansi Flick’s team was marked by numerous slips due to a difficult pitch. On the pitch at Saint James’ Park, several players like Lewandowski, Raphinha, Fermín and Araujo lost their support, creating dangerous situations.
Paris expected to turn the corner against Chelsea
“It’s the week of truth”For The Team. And given the level of the Parisians, there is no longer a favorite. For the media, it’s a duel of technique versus muscles. Ousmane Dembélé, who should find his place in the eleven, will have the opportunity to become pack leader to revitalize his team. On the newspaper side Le Figarowe are launching a challenge to the Parisians. “We’ll see what they have in their stomachs”. In Spain, we are not very confident for Paris before this shock “Luis Enrique’s PSG is far from the perfect machine it was in the second half of last season”writing Mundo Deportivo. For his part, A.S. talks about Luis Enrique’s nightmare. Chelsea have attacking potential that can drown out PSG’s inconsistent defense and João Pedro, Cole Palmer or Pedro Neto are three threats to watch out for.
The voluntary warning received by Michael Olise
Brilliant yesterday against Atalanta, Michael Olise, author of a double, also made headlines for another event during the match. While Bayern was largely leading 6-0, the French international received a yellow card for wasting time in the 77th minute, synonymous with suspension for the return match, where everything seems already decided. Olise knew how to play with the rules as he plays with his opponents and will be able to watch Bayern-Atalanta from his sofa.
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