Spain is at rock bottom
If Giovanni Simeone, author of a double, had a great evening with Naples, what about that experienced by his father Diego Simeone. Atlético de Madrid will miss out on the Champions League Round of 16 after a 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. More than elimination, it is the cruel scenario that makes Spain jump. It’s simple, the newspaper AS speaks of anight of terror“. The Belgian Yannick Ferreira Carrasco is illustrated on the front page of the Spanish daily since he missed the winning penalty. A penalty granted while Clément Turpin, the referee of the meeting, had whistled the end of the match. But the VAR intervened to designate the penalty spot. Author of the first goal of the Colchoneros, the Belgian took his responsibilities but stumbled on the doorman. Saul had followed but sent the ball over the bar before Reinilo took it back… but his shot was deflected by poor Carrasco. A completely crazy scenario and in Spain, it is very difficult to recover. For the newspaper brand“it’s just impossible to get crueler“. The Colchoneros will settle for the Europa League. And this edition will be particularly interesting in view of the donated teams…
The terrible disappointment of Barça
Because yes this year, Real Madrid will probably be the only representative of Spanish football in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Sevilla FC still have a slim hope of qualifying, but Atlético de Madrid fell by the wayside, just like FC Barcelona. Before the match against Bayern Munich, Xavi’s men were already aware since a little earlier, Inter had put an end to all suspense by winning 4-0 against Viktoria Plzen. The shock against the Bavarians therefore counted for nothing. Well in the face of his pet peeve, Barça again suffered a new humiliation by losing 3-0. “Ciao. Kaputt» writes coldly Mundo Deportivo in its current edition. A terrible blow for Catalonia after the investments made during the summer transfer window. The newspaper Sport evokes a “consummate failure”illustrating with a photo of the disappointed players in front of a Camp Nou audience who will have been behind them until the end. L’Esportiu Talk about “penance” on his side. In Germany, the newspaper Picture slips a small tackle to Robert Lewandowski. “Group victory for Bayern, relegation for Lewandowski”, can we read. Between Barça and Atlético de Madrid, the fiasco of Spanish football is total.
The Italian press makes fun of Barça
If it’s time for the funeral in Spain, in Italy, we celebrate the qualification of Inter! The Nerrazzuri were not announced favorites in this group of death and yet it is they who will play in the round of 16. The Italian press even allows itself to taunt their victim of the evening. “Ciao Barca”leave him alone Corriere dello Sport on its front page! Faced with Viktoria, the Interists did not leave room for suspense. Author of a double, Dzeko indicated the procedure to follow to his teammates. For Tuttosportthe party is even triple. “Eighth, Lukaku and Money”, can we read. And yes, Big Rom made a comeback and in the best way as he joined the party with a purpose. “A full of Inter“, welcomes The Gazzetta dello Sport. For the Daily Sports“Inter forced to find a place among the greats“. Another Champions League evening full of twists and turns, marked by the fiasco of the Spanish representatives.
