This Wednesday, Bayern did the job. By overcoming 0-3 of a not ridiculous Lyon team, the Germans find themselves in the final against PSG which will be played this Sunday. However, despite the flattering score, not everything was easy for Munich.
“We were lucky in the first ten minutes” Hansi Flick explained at the end of the meeting. A feeling shared by Rudi Garcia, the coach of Gones.
“It’s a feeling of injustice. If we had led by the score, the game would have turned out differently. In the second half, there is also a head-to-head between Karl (Toko Ekambi) and (Manuel) Neuer . At 2-1, we could have hoped to snatch extra time. The score does not say the physiognomy “ estimated the French coach.
Indeed, the game could have been different if Memphis Depay had scored in his face to face with Neuer. Or if Toko Ekambi did not send a missile at the pole after having reviewed all the defense. But with if we would bottle Paris … The Team also returned to the Lyonnaise slap in its edition of the day by titling: “The end of the dream”. For the sports newspaper, the lack of efficiency was the key to this game. “Was the march too high against Bayern Munich (0-3)? Not necessarily, the Gones having obtained half a dozen chances. But the insolent offensive success that had accompanied them against the Italians (Juventus) and the English (Manchester City “has disappeared.”
The Eurosport France website generally agrees with its colleagues. “Lyon had the right game plan. With a well positioned and coordinated block, the Rhone thwarted a Bayern who never released the same overpower as against Barça. But the Gones were sorely lacking in efficiency. to realize their chances on the counterattack. But also behind, with small mistakes at a high price. Without shining, the German club were very realistic by scoring two goals on their first three opportunities. “
In Germany, a man makes the headlines. Much was expected of Muller or Lewandowski, the light came from another player. “Gnabry has become an exceptional player,” writes Spiegel. For the German daily, the 25-year-old winger has completely forgotten Ribery and Robben at the same time. “Bayern had to face the problem of having to replace players who seemed irreplaceable. Because they were more than good footballers: they were Munich icons and shaped an era with many titles, the most important of which: Champions League 2013. Gnabry scored against Barca in the 8-1. He scored in the cup final against Leverkusen. He scored two goals in the first leg of the first leg at Chelsea. plus one of the many candidates for Robben’s successor: he is a safe replacement. “
Kicker agreed with Spiegel. “After initial problems, the very dangerous Gnabry put FCB on the right path to victory. The Germany international even added to the scoring list once again and was difficult to pin down for the Lyon defense. ”
For the English media, Bayern were lucky to win with a three-goal margin. “It could have been a very different night for Hansi Flick’s side if Memphis Depay hadn’t shot wide at the break early after beating Neuer” underlines Sky Sports.
In Italy, the Gazzetta dello Sport also evokes the qualities of the “monster” Lewandowski. “Before the end of the match, Lewandowski flew higher than everyone else and found a way to score his 15th goal in this Champions League. The Pole has scored in every UCL game: a monster. And now , he only needs one to break Cristiano Ronaldo’s record “.
In Spain, we are not recovering from the tornado represented by Bayern Munich. “Neither Messi, nor the French giant slayer, nor anyone else. This Bayern Munich is a wind that leaves scorched earth wherever it goes. The last victim of the Bavarian killer team was a distraught Lyon after having knocked down Cristiano’s Juve and Pep’s City. The Lyonnais started with hopes of hitting a big chunk again. But this time he fell on a bone too hard to break. ”
The Spanish media also underlines the clash of titans which will be played out in the final. “Neymar and Mbappé are the last obstacles against the army led by Flick. It would be the second hat-trick for the Bavarian after that of 2013. If the Parisians want to lift their first Champions League in their history, they will have to outsmart the Bundesliga champion who suffered their last loss on December 7 of last year. ”
A big obstacle for Parisians!
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