“So sensational to watch” – Kovač and other coaches react to Bayern’s first-leg clash with PSG

Borussia Dortmund’s coach Niko Kovač, amongst others, reacted to last Tuesday’s thrilling Champions League encounter.

Now widely regarded as one of the greatest Champions League games ever, Bayern Munich’s 5-4 semi-final first-leg defeat to PSG not only dropped fans’ jaws, but other coaches too. Their reactions were captured online: –

Niko Kovač [Dortmund]: “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”.

Cesc Fabregas [Como]: “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”.

Pierre Sage [Lens]: “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 realize how high the bar is set”.

Habib Bey [Marseille]: “This football inspires everyone. Everyone who saw this spectacle… There are no words”.

Franck Haise [Rennes]: “I thought to myself: what’s going on? Even though you could expect that crazy things can happen with the two best teams in the world, with exceptional players everywhere, there’s a difference between expecting something and actually having it happen.. I was sitting on my sofa and I fully enjoyed it”.