International reaction: 'Football of the demigods'

Le Monde (France): “Paris emerge victorious from an epic semi-final first leg at Parc des Princes. The first act of the heavyweight clash between Luis Enrique’s side, the reigning Champions League winners, and Bayern, one of the best teams in Europe, lived up to expectations on Tuesday with nine goals.”

Le Parisien (France): “After a legendary semi-final, Paris can continue to dream of greatness. Tuesday night’s first leg at Parc des Princes provided a spectacular and breathtaking spectacle.”

The Guardian (England): “Has there ever been a game of football quite like this? There were nine goals in Paris, the most ever in a Champions League semi-final first leg. The end result was a largely arbitrary 5-4 lead for PSG going into next week’s return. Most remarkable was the nature of the spectacle itself, which felt like football of the demigods, a startling combination of unceasing fine point craft, and constant attacking thrust.”

Telegraph (England): “A slugfest between two teams boasting irresistible collections of talent. Nine goals traded, and weight added to the argument that this would have been a great final.”

The Sun (England): “PSG win ‘Game of the Century’. THIS should have been the final – thank God it is not and we get to do it all again next week.”

This is what Bayern had to say on the game at PSG:

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As (Spain): “A match for the history books, an epic battle and an attacking show from the two best teams in Europe made the clash between PSG and Bayern an unforgettable spectacle, which will be remembered for decades to come as one of the most exciting semi-finals in the Champions League.”

Marca (Spain): “This encounter was seen as an early final and it didn’t disappointing whatsoever. PSG and Bayern delivered a spectacle like nothing seen in this season.”

La Gazzetta dello Sport (Italy): “PSG and Bayern, you are awesome! Magical moments, shots against the post and nine goals in the match of the year.”

Corierre dello Sport (Italy): “One of the most spectacular Champions League games of all time.”

Tuttosport (Italy): “A match that will go down in Champions League history: a semi-final with nine goals and countless other great moves. PSG defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 and ensured a fully open second leg.”

Kurier (Austria): “Will it be as spectacular as the quarter-final classic between Bayern and Real? And could we see the hoped-for final of the Champions League? Both questions can be answered with one word after the semi-final first leg in Paris: yes!”

Kronenzeitung (Austria): “PSG and Bayern deliver an epic Champions League night. Football doesn’t get more attractive.

Blick (Switzerland):“What more could the football heart desire? This match was unadulterated, sheer madness! Probably one of the best of all time!”

The analysis of the semi-final first leg:

Bayern show heart in Paris to leave semi-final wide open