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Club Managers Weigh in on Bayern Munich Showdown
TL;DR
PSG defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg. The match drew praise from top managers, highlighting its significance in modern football.
Key points
- PSG defeated Bayern Munich 5-4
- Match took place in UEFA Champions League semi-final
- Cesc Fabregas praised the game as the best of his life
- The match showcased the evolution of modern football
- Top managers commented on the significance of the game
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On Tuesday evening, PSG managed to defeat Bayern Munich 5-4 in their UEFA Champions League semi final first leg clash at the Parc Des Princes, in a game that had the whole footballing world watching in anticipation.
It was a game that, in truth, could have gone either way, but Luis Enrique's side managed to get themselves on the right side of some variance, and were able to just about get the job done in what was an absolutely brilliant game of football.
So much so, that several top level managers have weighed in on how good the game was (via iMiaSanMia). Firstly, Como manager Cesc Fabregas said: "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."
Some high praise indeed. Meanwhile, Pierre Sage of RC Lens said: "We were completely on the edge of our seats, glued to our screens. I'm one of those people who prefers to see a 5-4 scoreline rather than a 1-0 one. When you see the level of these teams and the individual level of each player, you realise how high the bar is set.
Elsewhere, Marseille's Habib Beye gave his thoughts: "This football inspires everyone. Everyone who saw this spectacle... there are no words." Whilst Niko Kovacof Borussia Dortmund said: "It was a spectacle. So sensational to watch. I have to say I enjoyed it.
Let's not kid ourselves - the top tier at the moment is Bayern Munich and PSG. All other clubs in Europe are watching with a lot of interest to see what's needed to get there. Finally, Franck Haise of offered his tuppence: "I thought to myself; what's going on?
Q&A
What was the final score of the PSG vs Bayern Munich match?
PSG won the match 5-4 against Bayern Munich.
Which managers commented on the PSG vs Bayern Munich game?
Como manager Cesc Fabregas was among the top managers who praised the game.
What did Cesc Fabregas say about the PSG vs Bayern Munich match?
Cesc Fabregas described it as the best game of his life as a football fan and noted he learned a lot from it.
