The clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich became a shining example of the potential that international football can offer on the global stage.
While in Italy attention remains dim, amid new controversies and scandals involving referees, the UEFA Champions League brought an extraordinary challenge in terms of quality, pace and spectacle, rich in goals and emotions. A match that not only amazed the fans, but also surprised the protagonists themselves on the pitch, as coach Luis Enrique admitted after the end during the press conference.
First he greeted Vincent Kompany, complimenting him in a spontaneous moment after the match, then openly admitted what everyone was thinking: "I've never seen such an intense match in my life."
Nine goals, a Champions League record, an extraordinary spectacle and above all a high-quality football that captivated everyone for 90 never-trivial minutes. Luis Enrique watched the match from the bench, as is usual for a coach, while Kompany from the stands of the “Parc des Princes”, due to the suspension, in a less traditional position. But perhaps even more privileged, since from above he could enjoy everything better, despite the tension. So, when the two coaches met in the interior of the stadium for interviews, there was no shortage of spontaneous moments captured on broadcast: Luis Enrique stopped the former City coach, who immediately took advantage of the opportunity.
Luis Enrique amazed: "I've never seen anything like this"
“You saw the match from the stands, didn't you?” was Luis Enrique's opening sentence between a handshake and a big smile, not only for the victory, but for what they had just seen. The answer was an equally sincere laugh for the “crazy” match that had just been played. A match that surprised even the PSG coach himself, who openly admitted it in the press conference, reinforcing the general opinion: “I have never experienced a match with such great intensity and desire to win, I have never seen anything like it in my life. The fans of both teams should feel happy and lucky to see such a spectacle. I assure you: I have never seen such a pace, all the players deserve applause.”
The two coaches watched the match from two different positions: Kompany in the stands due to suspension, Luis Enrique from the pitchside.
Kompany: "The perfect match for those who love football"
Of course, Kompany also echoed this, who, although he was not physically on the bench, experienced the match with the same intensity: "This was the perfect match for anyone who loves football today. At 5-2 there was nothing certain, we never give up and we showed it. We wanted the qualification to be decided in the return leg, at home," added the Belgian coach, "there will be an electrifying atmosphere and we will give everything we have. Even if that means giving up at the end of the match."
Luis Enrique and Vincent Kompany share a laugh over the insane match their teams just played???? pic.twitter.com/HSEr75vFQp
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