PSG "at the gates of heaven" - "Just one game away from immortality"
Paris St. Germain comfortably advanced to its second Champions League final on Wednesday evening. Will the team now put an end to its owner's "great obsession"? The international press is weighing in.
With the trophy in sight: Marquinhos and Joao Neves. IMAGO/Xinhua
L'Equipe : "No trepidation in the final. PSG tamed Arsenal and challenged Inter Milan in the Champions League final, the second in their history. Led by an unstoppable half-volley from Fabian Ruiz, a precise shot from Achraf Hakimi, and several miraculous saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma, PSG swept Arsenal off the pitch on Wednesday evening (2-1)."
Le Parisien : "Paris asserts itself and follows Inter Milan into the Champions League final."
Le Figaro : "Paris SG is pursuing its great European dream. At the end of a thrilling match, the Parisians qualify for the second Champions League final in their history."
Guardian : "Paris Saint-Germain's young team is just one game away from immortality. It was a fantastic game, played with extraordinary intensity. Arsenal couldn't have given more and will be lamenting the small differences at this elite level—and the remarkable reflexes and agility of Gianluigi Donnarumma."
Daily Mail : "Arsenal's dream is over. After knocking out Real Madrid, Arsenal fans really believed they would finally get their hands on European silverware this year. But it wasn't to be. It's a familiar story for Arsenal, coming so close but not getting it over the line."
The Sun : "While Paris may be known as the city of love, Arsenal fans won't feel this way. It's been 19 years since Arsène Wenger's great team were beaten in the final by Barcelona at the Stade de France and this defeat will be just as painful."
SpainAS : "Luis Enrique is overjoyed to face Inzaghi in the title fight. Without a doubt, two of Europe's coaches of the year. Long faces at Arsenal, who are unable to challenge for the title and end a great year without adding to their list of achievements."
Mundo Deportivo : "It often happens in football: if you play well and miss your chances, you end up paying the price. And that's exactly what happened to Arsenal, who couldn't capitalize on their good start, while PSG, who were underperforming from the start, improved thanks to Gianluigi Donnarumma's success."
Sport : "This Paris Saint-Germain is far more than individuals. It's a team. After a significant comeback throughout the tournament, it will be in the Champions League final in Munich on May 31. And rightly so."
ItalyGazzetta dello Sport : "At the gates of heaven. It's PSG, who have once again booked their ticket to the Champions League final against Inter on May 31 in Munich thanks to Gigio Donnarumma's saves."
AustriaKrone : "Despite a stuttering start: 2-1 against Arsenal! PSG confident in the CL final."
SwitzerlandBlick : "Arsenal is struggling. PSG follows Inter into the Champions League final – there's an absolute first."
20 minutes : "Now summer awaits: PSG follows Inter into the final of the Champions League."
De Telegraaf : "And so, 14 years after the Qataris joined the club and five years after their Champions League final defeat to Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain has a new chance to put an end to the great obsession that has gripped the club for years. Ever since Qatari businessman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi opened the money taps in Paris on behalf of Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani, one goal has been paramount: winning the Champions League."
USAESPN : "Messi didn't do it. Mbappé didn't do it. Neymar didn't do it. Cavani didn't do it. Zlatan didn't do it. Ronaldinho didn't do it. Beckham didn't do it. Okocha didn't do it. But maybe, just maybe, PSG can win the Champions League now."
