Safet Susic, 71, former legend and attacking midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, spoke to Le Parisien after the clash against Bayern Munich. Marked by the intensity of the first leg, the former Parisian now sees PSG with a slight advantage going into the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.
Susic: “I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed such a crazy match.”
PSG/Bayern Munich?
“I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed such a crazy match. The intensity was incredible; both teams never stopped attacking. It was an exceptional evening. I was so happy to be at the Parc des Princes. The atmosphere was insane. We got up at least 50 times during the match! With every play, you could feel the frenzy in the stands.”
Susic: “The most striking thing is PSG’s technical quality.”
The second leg?
I hope the second leg will be just as spectacular and that the result will once again favor PSG. The most striking thing is PSG’s technical quality. In my opinion, they’re the best team in Europe because their players have everything: youth, speed, and technique. In most clubs, only two or three players possess this quality, but in Paris, the list is so long… You’re never bored watching PSG!
Susic: “I don’t see how Bayern can win by two goals.”
I don’t think there will be nine goals this time. But I don’t see PSG failing to score in Munich. Before the first leg, I gave Bayern a slight edge because they’re a team that has won practically everything this season. But now I’m putting PSG ahead. Even so, we’ll have to be wary of Bayern because it seems like nothing can unsettle them. Paris has a slight advantage.
I don’t see how Bayern can win by two goals. This match could end in extra time or a penalty shootout… But I’m convinced both teams will score again. It will be another spectacular duel. Even if PSG is eliminated, we can’t blame them.
In his analysis, Safet Susic doesn’t just praise the spectacle: he emphasizes what this match reveals about the current level of Paris Saint-Germain. The former Parisian playmaker was struck by the collective technical quality, the speed, and the youth of a group capable of competing in an open, intense, almost uncontrollable match.
Where he placed Bayern Munich slightly ahead before the first leg, he now believes that Paris has gained a small psychological and sporting advantage. His confidence remains measured, because the German club retains enormous experience and an ability to survive even the most improbable scenarios. But for Susic, the central idea is clear: he finds it hard to imagine Bayern winning by two goals, especially against a PSG side he believes is capable of scoring in Munich.
This view carries even more weight coming from a major figure in Parisian history. Susic isn’t declaring qualification a done deal, far from it, but he is confirming a strong impression: this PSG is no longer just an attractive team; it’s a team that now instills doubt in its opponents, even Bayern Munich.
