“In Barcelona it’s going to go round”: The Spanish media are amazed at Eintracht and their fans after the 1:1 in Frankfurt. The Europa League press commentaries – also on the 1:1 in Leipzig.
SPAIN
Marca: ” Barça come out of the trap unscathed. Everything will be decided at the Camp Nou. A goal from Ferran Torres keeps Xavi’s streak alive. It’s going to be all over in Barcelona. Ferran Torres equalises Knauff’s hammer goal.”
AS: “Ferran saves Barça. The striker provides a very important draw in the first leg of the Europa League. Barça were initially run over, but survived. Knauff scored a huge goal, ter Stegen had no chance. The second leg already promises a lot.”
Sport: “Golden draw. Ferran Torres’ goal evens the game, everything looks better now. Barça was shaken up in time. Crazy how the Eintracht fans whipped their team forward. Knauff scores the goal of his life. The final verdict is now in at Camp Nou. “
El Mundo Deportivo: “Timely reaction. A goal from Torres saves Barça in Eintracht’s period of urgency. Barca looked ponderous and get a valuable draw. The Germans got wings with the tireless support of their own fans. Barça will have to improve in the second leg to knock out these strong Frankfurt side in the quarter-finals. “
ITALIA
Corriere dello Sport: “Atalanta remain in the race. Everything remains open between the two teams. The entry into the semi-finals will be decided in Bergamo, expect another spectacular duel.”
Tuttosport: “Gasperini organised the game tactically well, but Leipzig are a tough opponent who won’t give in until the end, which made this quarter-final particularly exciting. “
Gazzetta dello Sport: “Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad is doing better than Napoleon in Leipzig. The coach develops the right strategy and puts the opponents under pressure.”
Il Messaggero: “Football can be truly spectacular. Atalanta cannot be satisfied with this draw against RB Leipzig. Atalanta plays without fear against a solid team.”
Corriere della Sera: “90 exciting minutes. Atalanta proves to be able to withstand the pressure of an opponent with more quality. The Lombards have the chance to make it to the semi-finals. “