“Nothing and no one stops Paris”, “champion for a reason”, “a lesson given to Barcelona”… The press praises PSG after the shock against Barça

PSG won on Tuesday evening in the Champions League against Barça (4-2). Authors of a serious and accomplished collective performance, Luis Enrique's men left their mark more than ever by having one of the best teams of the moment. After this major performance, the press is rave about the reigning European champions.

“Nothing and no one stops Paris,” headlines Le Parisien. “At the end of a hot summit full of twists and turns, the European champion defeated Barça for the first time this season,” writes the French newspaper. Before continuing, specifying very explicitly that it is “a new masterpiece for PSG, collector of art in football”. For Eurosport, “Paris triumphed through accuracy” and “shone in key moments through the individual talent of its heroes Vitinha and Désiré Doué”. On the side of L’Équipe, praise is also pouring out. For the sports daily, it is “a shock experienced in majesty by PSG. A way of announcing to Barça that they will have to wait, again, to start trying to beat Paris again,” he concludes.

For the special correspondent of Le Figaro at the Parc des Princes, “PSG is not only winning, it is marking its era”. It’s a team that “knows how to do everything, attack, defend, adapt. Illegible for opponents, as difficult to grasp as an eel. Before concluding that “this PSG is a history book that is being written before our eyes. The novel of a team destined to mark its era, to leave an impression on people's minds forever.

In Spain, if the bitterness of a tough defeat is felt, the objectivity and the observation of a PSG above on Tuesday evening are unanimous. “Champion for a reason”, headlines AS. Everything is said. In the columns of Marca, a formula is categorical: “The champion is on another level”. For Europa Press, “PSG has made it clear to Barça that it is still the king of Europe”. The Spanish agency underlines the ability of Luis Enrique's men to gain the upper hand over an opponent who has nevertheless managed to come back twice. Mundo Deportivo is more severe with the headline “Barça is heavily beaten by the champion in a crazy match”. Before explaining that the Barcelonans were “clearly overtaken” by the double title holder. El País is clear, clear and precise: “Luis Enrique’s PSG teaches FC Barcelona a lesson in the Champions League.” Neither more nor less.

“The fragile FC Barcelona collapses against PSG”

For the rest of the European press, the British newspaper The Guardian headlines: “Doué and Vitinha shine brightly while the fragile FC Barcelona collapses against PSG”. “Paris finished the meeting like a well-oiled machine, always with resources in reserve, and once again established itself as the most formidable team in Europe in the middle of the week,” he concludes. In Germany, the leading media Sportschau writes unequivocally that “Paris not only remained undefeated in the Champions League for the 13th consecutive time and ended Barcelona's perfect start to the season, but Enrique's team also impressively demonstrated that they are still number one in the Champions League”.