PSG round-up: exit against Real Madrid and Marquinhos-Pacho duo | OneFootball

This Saturday, April 18, the French press (from a sporting perspective) focused, regarding Paris Saint-Germain, on the Youth League semifinal elimination (the equivalent of the Champions League for U19s) of PSG against Real Madrid on penalties yesterday. There is also the Marquinhos/Willian Pacho duo, who are already making history.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

It is obviously a disappointment, especially as the goal was to go all the way in the competition. All the more so because the Titis came very close to qualifying for the final. They led for a long time before conceding the equalizer just a few minutes from the end of the match. The Parisians also had the upper hand during the penalty shootout, but they failed to “finish it off,” and Real Madrid came back.

Still, it is important to remember the excellent run and the valuable experience to carry forward. Not to mention that some players impressed and may have opened a door for their professional future, whether at PSG or another club.

As for Marquinhos and Pacho, everyone may have their own feeling or analysis, but the facts seem to place them among PSG’s all-time greats. There are the performances they have delivered together, as well as their honors, including the first Champions League won. It is hard not to rank them highly in the club’s history, just like the rest of the team.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.