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FC Bayern Munich is in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after an impressive 3-0 win over Lazio Rome. The international press reacts.
Munich – It’s possible! FC Bayern Munich can still do it, the 3-0 win over Lazio Rome was a first approximation of the performance that we are actually used to from the German record champions. Thanks to the confident performance in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, they made up for the 0-1 deficit from the first leg – and are now in the quarter-finals of the premier class.
FC Bayern Munich eliminates Lazio Rome and is in the quarter-finals of the Champions League
Several Bayern stars were in gala form against the Romansthe future ex-coach Thomas Tuchel even sacrificed his big toe for success. Is it now a turning point and a new Bavarian spirit is coming to Säbener Straße? The DFB Cup is long gone, the championship is utopian with a ten point gap to Bayer Leverkusen.
The Champions League remains the only possible title, and the Reds are now one of the first teams in the top eight. However, Paris Saint-Germain has already qualified, and the usual suspects from Madrid, Manchester, Barcelona and Milan can follow suit in the coming days. One thing is certain: the quarter-finals will be a showcase for the giants.
FC Bayern celebrates reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League. © Sven Simon / Imago
The international press celebrates FC Bayern – and especially Harry Kane
There is still some time until the draw (March 15th). Bayern won’t be able to rest on their success for that long, after all, the Bundesliga is coming up again this weekend – it’s against Kellerkind Mainz.
But you can enjoy a little bit of that the day after the Champions League gala, whatever the international press says. We summarize the headlines.
International press reviews of Bayern’s win against Lazio Rome – England
The Sun: “Kane becomes the savior with a brace and puts the Germans on course for the quarterfinals”
Mirror: “Harry Kane keeps Bayern Munich’s Champions League dream alive and takes the pressure off Thomas Tuchel”
Guardian: “Harry Kane leads Bayern Munich past Lazio into the quarter-finals with a brace”
International press reviews of Bayern’s win against Lazio Rome – Italy
Gazzetta dello Sport: “Immobile, how serious is the missed goal? Then Kane unleashes his powers and Bayern eliminates Lazio.”
Tuttosport: “Sarri’s Champions League dream shattered: ‘Tonight Bayern were Bayern'”
The Republic: “Lazio starts well, but then it’s just Bayern”
International press reviews of Bayern’s win against Lazio Rome – France
The Team: “Bayern’s devastating answer”
The world: “Bayern is reversing the trend and booking their ticket to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, supported by a brace from Kane.”
The Parisian: “Bayern recover and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League”
International press reviews of Bayern’s win against Lazio Rome – Spain
Brand: “Kane puts the German guarantee seal on it”
AS: “Kane saves Bayern”
Sports world: “Kane ensures Tuchel’s safety and ends Bayern’s crisis”
More reactions follow. (mind)