The first leg of the Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich (5-4) left its mark on the football world. This Thursday, Cesc Fábregas, the former iconic midfielder for Arsenal and FC Barcelona, now manager of Como, spoke to the press about this epic match.
Fabregas: “I learned a lot from this match”
“If you’re coaching one of these teams, it can be tough, but as a spectator, I never imagined I’d see a match like this. I think I saw the best match of my life as a fan,” the Como manager told reporters. “I really enjoyed it. It shows where modern football is headed, with a lot of pressing and individual duels. I learned a lot from this match. It was a pleasure for everyone.”
For any football fan, this match was extraordinary. Obviously, a PSG supporter might see the narrow one-goal difference after leading 5-2. Meanwhile, a Bayern Munich supporter might see the defeat. But with this 5-4 scoreline, even under these circumstances, fans of both sides know perfectly well that the second leg will be wide open and likely to be a completely wild affair.
In moments like these, you have to appreciate football. Certainly, there’s a lot at stake for both teams, but at the end of the match, the loser will only be able to savor the battle and acknowledge the quality of their opponent. It’s a final before the final, taking place on Wednesday, May 7th at 9 PM, with, we hope, a spectacle as exciting as this Tuesday’s match.
