Managers across the world reveled in enjoyment of PSG, Bayern Munich
Managers across Europe were thoroughly impressed with PSG vs FC Bayern
PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 28: Michael Olise of Bayern Munich scores a goal to make the score 2-2 during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich at Parc des Princes on April 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) | Getty Images We witnessed footballing madness, beauty, drama, and poetry all wrapped into one in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. It’s ludicrous to think that the 5-4 scoreline didn’t even do the attacking talent that was on display, as either side very well could’ve scored more than they did, and it’s even more ridiculous to note that none of the defenders on the pitch really had poor matches — the attacking players on the night were just THAT GOOD !
All of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, and Désiré Doué were sensational on the night and helped produce one of the most elite pair of attacking performances we’ve ever seen in the Champions League semifinals. There’s quite often matches earlier than the final in the competition that fit the billing of being a final and Bayern seem to have found themselves involved in matches of that caliber quite often. Real Madrid in the quarters this season, PSG in the semis, Inter Milan in the quarters last season, Real Madrid in the 2023/24 semis, Arsenal in the 2023/24 quarters, and the list goes on.
Reactions from the 5-4 first leg semi between PSG and Bayern trickled in from every corner of the footballing world, justifiably, and a lot of managers across Europe offered their two cents on what they witnessed, whether it had been live, full match highlights, or even match replays. Not everyone joked about not being able to bear watching such a match like Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, who was in attendance at Stockport County’s match against Port Vale in English League One. A collection of reactions from managers across Europe (via @iMiaSanMia ): Cesc Fàbregas (Como) : “I think I watched the best game of my life as a football fan.
I enjoyed it, it showed where modern football is going. I learned a lot from this match. It was a pleasure for everyone.