Piers Morgan sparks viral reaction with Arsenal take on Bayern and PSG
The first leg of the Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich delivered an extraordinary spectacle, with PSG emerging 5-4 winners in a pulsating encounter at the Parc des Princes. The nine-goal thriller, hailed by many as an instant classic, prompted widespread praise for its relentless attacking football, though not everyone was convinced by the high-scoring affair.
Goal-fest at the Parc des Princes
The match was a rollercoaster from the outset. Bayern Munich's Harry Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot after 17 minutes, only for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to level for PSG seven minutes later. The first half continued its frantic pace, with João Neves, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembélé finding the net for PSG, while Dayot Upamecano and Luis Díaz added two goals back for Bayern, coached by Vincent Kompany, making the half-time score 3-2 to the hosts. The second half saw no let-up, as Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé each scored their second goals of the evening for PSG, securing the 5-4 victory ahead of the second leg at the Allianz Arena. The attacking display drew rave reviews from pundits. Thierry Henry, speaking on CBS, encapsulated the sentiment: "That game wasn’t boring. And again, if you put your professional hat on, we’re going to have to analyse some aspects of the goals that were conceded. But you know what? I enjoyed myself and I think everybody at home enjoyed themselves." Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel echoed the enthusiasm, stating, "I could not remember having watched a better game in my life. The tempo and how it shifted from end to end all the time – it was brilliant." Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher highlighted the individual brilliance, observing, "Every attacking player on the pitch was an eight or nine out of ten. And I think every attacking player got the better of his counterpart."Morgan's 'not proper football' critique
However, not everyone was swept away by the attacking spectacle. Outspoken journalist and ardent Arsenal fan Piers Morgan offered a starkly contrasting view on X, dismissing the match's quality despite the entertainment value. "Not proper football. Way too aggressive. Leakier than sieves. Arteta’s attritional Arsenal will grind down either of them," Morgan posted, seemingly unimpressed by the defensive frailties on display.Arsenal's contrasting semi-final challenge
Morgan's critique comes as his beloved Arsenal prepare for their own Champions League semi-final. The Gunners are set to face Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in their first-leg clash at the Metropolitano, a tie expected to be a far more cagey affair than the Parc des Princes goal-fest. Arsenal is aiming to reach their first Champions League final since 2006, and Morgan's comments suggest a preference for a more controlled, defensive approach, perhaps aligning with the tactical battles often associated with Simeone's Atletico. The debate between free-flowing, high-scoring football and a more disciplined, "attritional" style continues, with the PSG-Bayern thriller providing a vivid example of the former, and Piers Morgan firmly planting his flag in the camp of the latter. Sources: www.sportbible.comRead also: Where is Mick Schumacher today?
