UEFA Champions League

Here is how Diario AS, L’Equipe, Marca and other big French and Spanish newspapers reacted (frontpage headlines) following PSG’s loss in the Champions League to Real Madrid on 9 March, 2022.

L’Equipe went with the headline “Punished by the King” referring to Benzema’s hat trick (see L’Equipe and other paper player ratings for Real Madrid v PSG)

Marca went with the “This is Madrid” headline.

L’Equipe French newspaper front page on 10 March after PSG UCL loss to Real Madrid

Diario Sport reaction to Real Madrid second leg win over Paris Saint Germain

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Click here for L’Equipe and other newspaper ratings for Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid March 2022

Here is a look at French newspaper L’Equipe’s player ratings for Real Madrid v PSG from yesterday night, a fixture the home side won 3-1 to knock Paris out of the competition. PSG’s defending was shambolic, and that’s reflected in the player ratings for the likes of Presnel Kimpembe, Marquinhos and keeper Donnarumma.

Also check out xG expected goals stats for Real 3-1 Paris SG Second Leg.

Also check out French and Spanish newspaper frontpage headlines after Real PSG game.

L’Equipe player ratings Real PSG Second Leg Champions League March 9 2022

For comparison, here is a player rating for the same game from Spanish newspaper Diario Sport

The Sport paper gave Benzema a 10/10 rating and Messi a 4/10. Verratti and Mbappe the only Paris SG starters to get more than 5.

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