European press hails PSG's demolition of Villarreal

According to Le Figaro and 20 Minutes, European and Spanish media applaud PSG's Champions League performance against Villarreal.

Parc des Princes, à Paris

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Paris Saint-Germain reportedly delivered a masterclass in the Champions League against Villarreal, according to the European press. Le Figaro reports that the media praise "a breathtaking performance" and see the club "in the purest Mike Tyson style," presenting them as "the big favourites for the title."

For its part, 20 Minutes notes that the Spanish press is full of admiration, referring to "Mike Tyson" and "a tyrant" after the thrashing inflicted on Villarreal.

Sources

  1. Le FigaroLigue des Champions : « Dans le plus pur style Mike Tyson », « une performance époustouflante », « le grand favori pour le titre », la presse européenne applaudit la démonstration du PSG (new window)lefigaro.fr
  2. 20 Minutes« Mike Tyson », « un tyran »… La presse espagnole à genoux devant le PSG après sa rouste contre Villarreal (new window)20minutes.fr