After many failed Champions League adventures, Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi dares to dream of final victory again. PSG defeated Barcelona on Tuesday evening, meaning the French superpower is only three matches away from that one big goal.
With the victory over Barcelona, PSG will face Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals. “This is great,” Al-Khelaïfi said afterwards. ‘This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. It’s historic for us, for France, especially here in Barcelona after losing the first leg. Everyone doubted and criticized us, but we had confidence.’
“This is one of the best moments since I’ve been here,” the president continued. ‘I’m very proud, this is a great team. We showed personality and character. We now have to move step by step towards the possible championship, the cup and the semi-final of the Champions League. This is really special to me.’
There was also a jubilant mood in the French media. “From now on, PSG also has a little right to the term “remontada”,” wrote The Team. ‘Of reassembled in Parisian style, initiated by Luis Enrique, was crazy and full of twists. Few people gave the Parisians another chance after Raphinha’s opening goal.’
“PSG has finally managed to turn events in its favor,” it said RMC Sport. ‘Paris Saint-Germain now benefits from a favorable draw in combination with the events against Barcelona. Life finally smiles at PSG.’ The world spoke of an ‘impressive victory’. ‘PSG keeps alive the French club’s dream of ending the Kylian Mbappé era with the Champions League cup.’
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