The French media does not see much hope for Paris Saint-Germain after the defeat in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against FC Bayern. Difficult times are coming for coach Christophe Galtier. After the last two defeats in the cup and in the league, an impending knockout round in the Champions League is the worst possible scenario for the club: While PSG are the measure of all things nationally thanks to hundreds of oil millions from Qatar, the great longing for Champions League triumph continues to remain unfulfilled.
Le Parisien: “This defeat can change the look of the season for the Parisians, who now have a reprieve in the Champions League, are as good as eliminated and are in the middle of a period of internal reflection. This is driven by an anger that is not will inevitably be a good guide.The first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Bayern Munich (0-1) this Tuesday is the third loss in a row in three different competitions and makes this start of the year that little bit worse.It also weakens the position of Christophe Galtier decisive because he is a coach who does not win, at the head of a team for which he can no longer find a solution (…) even if the return of Kylian Mbappé will automatically raise the level of this immature ensemble.”
L’Équipe: “In the middle of a difficult period, PSG woke up too late, namely in the last twenty minutes, and could not avoid a defeat against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League (0-1). The Parisians are now facing the second leg at a disadvantage in Bavaria on March 8th.”
Le Figaro: “There is PSG with and PSG without Kylian Mbappé. We already knew it and it was confirmed on Tuesday evening when the Parisians lost to a small Bayern (0-1) in the Champions League round of 16. Let’s remember, that PSG should be able to do without their 24-year-old star.”
