Seen by many as the final before its time, the confrontation between PSG and Bayern Munich kept all its promises on Tuesday. The first round indeed gave rise to an exceptional encounter, ending with a victory for the Parisians (5-4) at the end of a totally crazy scenario.
And if the defending champion could harbor some regrets after leading 5-2 shortly before the hour mark, Luis Enrique’s players were excited at the end of the match. “We are happy to win against Bayern, it’s very difficult. We saw a great football match, I think the best I have played in my life”thus launched Vitinha in the mixed zone.
The sound of the bell was the same in the mouth of Marquinhos.
“All football lovers must have loved it. For us, on the pitch, it was a real pleasure to play, he confided to the microphone of Canal+. These are matches that we dream about throughout our childhood. They opened the score, we equalized, we extended the score, they came back… These are two teams who have the mentality of never giving up, always pressing, always moving forward. It was a great match and it’s going to be like that there. »
Even Luis Enrique was excited
“All the supporters had a great time. It was an extraordinary match, with lots of chances. Both teams offered the same game »added Lucas Hernandez, who entered at the end of the match, while Ousmane Dembélé confided to having had a superb evening and expected the same thing in a week:
“We saw two great teams who attack and don’t ask questions. Bayern is a great team, we too, we are happy with the result, even if we stopped playing a little at 5-2. It was an incredible match, we will go to Munich to win and qualify. We’ll have to stay focused, but I think it’s going to be a good match. »
And if all coaches do not always enjoy these disheveled matches, Luis Enrique assured on the contrary to have enjoyed himself. ” Of course ! The match was exceptional. As a coach, I have never experienced a match with such intensity and such a desire to win. All the supporters, from both teams, are happy to see this type of show, he indicated.
Physically, we have not declined. I’ve never seen a rhythm like that. It’s incredible, we must congratulate both teams and all the players. »
