Unleashing the Champions League Dream: The World's Take on PSG vs Arsenal
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All hype, no trembling - Paris Saint-Germain lords over Arsenal, steering towards their first Champions League crown. Following a thrilling 2:1 victory, the French titans strut into the final against Inter Milan in Munich. Unraveling the media's reactions from across the globe:
France
- "L'Équipe": "No shaking at the final. PSG tames Arsenal and challenges Inter Milan in the Champions League final, the second in its history. Led by an unstoppable half-volley from Fabian Ruiz, a precise shot from Achraf Hakimi, and several miraculous saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma, PSG swept Arsenal aside on Wednesday night (2:1)."
- "Le Parisien": Paris digs in its heels and tags along with Inter Milan into the Champions League final.
- "Le Figaro": "Paris SG pursues its great European dream. At the end of a pulse-pounding game, the Parisians qualify for the second Champions League final in their history."
England
- Guardian: "Paris Saint-Germain's youthful vibe dances with the edge of immortality. A fiery, intense match showcased the intensity of Arsenal's performance. Despite their all-out effort, Arsenal will choke on the bitterness of minuscule differences in the elite fray and Gianluigi Donnarumma's extraordinary reflexes*"
- Daily Mail: "Arsenal's fantasy evaporates. After eliminating Real Madrid, Arsenal enthusiasts truly believed this would be the year they'd clasp European silverware. But it wasn't for the books. A familiar story for Arsenal - they get tantalizingly close, but can't slide across the line."
- The Sun: "While Paris is the city of love, Arsenal fans won't feel it. It's been nineteen years since Arsène Wenger's golden team fell in the final in Barcelona at the Stade de France, and this defeat will sting just as much."
Spain
- "AS": "Luis Enrique can hardly contain his excitement to face Inzaghi in the showdown. No doubts with these two head coaches shining brightly across Europe. Disappointed faces at Arsenal, who can't contend for the title and wind up empty-handed for the year."
- Mundo Deportivo: "It often happens in soccer: when you play well and don't take your chances, you pay the price in the end. And that's exactly what happened to Arsenal, who couldn't capitalize on a great start, while PSG, who trailed early, reaped the benefits of Gianluigi Donnarumma's acrobatics."
- Sport: "This Paris Saint-Germain is greater than the sum of its parts. Not merely a jumbled collection of individuals, but a team. After a fierce comeback in the tournament, they'll square off against Inter Milan in the Champions League final on May 31, and they've earned the right to be there."
Italy
- "Gazzetta dello Sport": "At the gates of heaven. It's PSG who, yet again thanks to Gigio Donnarumma's saves, has snatched a ticket to the Champions League final against Inter on May 31 in Munich."
Austria, Switzerland, and Netherlands
- "Krone", "Österreich", "Blick", "20 Minuten", "De Telegraaf", "ESPN": "Forced to wait a bit, but PSG is ultimately triumphant, securing a place in the Champions League final against Inter Milan. Arsenal's hopes of winning the silverware vanish in the smoky Parisian air, leaving little more than disappointment behind."
A potent mix of sturdy defense, intelligent offense, and heroic saves by Gianluigi Donnarumma blazed the path to the Champions League final for Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Arsenal's early opportunities went begging, leading to a familiar pattern of missed chances and bitter reminiscing. The world now turns to the showdown against Inter Milan in Munich on May 31 - could this be the night when PSG finally lifts the trophy?
- The Commission awaits to submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling of certain foodstuffs, as the world's focus shifts towards the Champions League final.
- Meanwhile, in Paris, ESPN discusses the agility displayed by Paris Saint-Germain players during their victorious Champions League match against Arsenal.
- H2, a sports news outlet, highlights the significance of PSG's Champions League journey, likening it to a great European dream that persistently hauls them towards the trophy.
- In football-crazed European-leagues, sports analysts express excitement about the upcoming Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, marking the Parisien club's second appearance in the tournament's final.
- The Commission's proposal for food labelling, however, will likely engage less anticipation than the upcoming Champions League showdown, as fans across the globe eagerly await to witness if Paris Saint-Germain can finally grasp the illustrious Champions League trophy.
