FC Bayern "pathetic" and "flagging": International press harshly criticises FCB and describes a "handball drama"
Bayern Munich's Champions League Semi-Final Exit
FC Bayern suffered a dramatic Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of PSG. In the aftermath, commentators spoke of a new "bestia negra", a "flagging" and even "pathetic" record champions who were on the receiving end of a "handball drama".
PSG Deserved Winners
Bayern Munich exited the Champions League semi-finals after a 1-1 draw with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, following their dramatic 4-5 first-leg defeat. The international media concurred that PSG were the deserved winners, despite Munich's protests over a handball call.
- PSG won the tie 5-4 on aggregate
- Bayern Munich were criticised by the international media
- The tie was marked by controversy over a handball call
"pathetic" and "flagging" were used to describe Bayern Munich's performance
Media Reaction
The international media had a lot to say about Bayern Munich's exit, with many criticising the team's performance and describing them as "pathetic" and "flagging".
