Spain launches Operation Remontada against PSG, FC Barcelona on the brink

“La Real believes in a miracle against PSG»

Real Sociedad faces an immense challenge: to pick up the score from the first leg (0-2) and achieve a comeback against PSG! All of Spain is behind the Basque club to achieve the feat, like the Mundo Deportivo Gipuzkoa version which displays: “We need to believe. La Real does not want to believe that this is their last night in the Champions League: they are confident in their ability to overcome the 2-0 deficit against PSG. Imanol is counting on Barrene and is able to compose his basic eleven for a historic evening at Anoeta.» The tone is set and it goes in the direction of what placard Marca this morning who believes that “Not everything is said and not everything is done in this double confrontation. La Real dreams of a comeback against PSG and a place in the quarter-finals. The Basques, even if they are at the worst moment of their season, are looking for a heroic performance against Mbappé and his team.» For his part, A.S. highlights Kylian Mbappé, the highly anticipated star of this evening. “With you, Mbappé. The Frenchman is playing in Spain for the first time since announcing his departure from PSG. Real in search of a heroic comeback.» Sport also launched the remontada operation and headlined on its front page: “La Real believes in a miracle against PSG“.

FC Barcelona is counting on its replacements

We are also looking ahead to FC Barcelona’s round of 16 return against Napoli next week. And it’s not joy at FC Barcelona. Like the placard Sport on its front page this morning, that “lThe situation is limited. Xavi loses Pedri and De Jong, injured, for the second leg of the Champions League against Naples and the season becomes very complicated. The coach will test the options against Mallorca to avoid a European knockout which would hurt Barça.» Mundo Deportivo wants to confront players with their responsibilities given the major deadlines that are looming. It is “their turnplasters the daily. Frenkie, injured for four weeks, and Pedri who is relapsing, will both be unavailable for next week’s crucial match against Napoli. Xavi must rebuild the midfield. Set up on Friday against Mallorca in La Liga, and Fermin, Sergi Roberto and João Félix are the candidates to fill the void.» Xavi hopes that his players will be up to standard! Remember that Barça drew (1-1) on the Napoli pitch in the first leg…

Arsenal are in great shape!

In England, there was the 27th day of the Premier League between Sheffield United and Arsenal last night! And the Gunners exploded their evening opponent (6-0) in an ultra lively match. A big victory which delights the press across the Channel like the Daily Mirror who speaks of “goal avalanche for Arsenal“. “Arteta’s team tears the Blades into a thousand pieces”, explains the tabloid. Same story on the cover of Daily Star which indicates that “the Blades were taken by the throat by the Gunners in full swing.” Finally, the Daily Express estimate that “the Blades were stunned. The Gunners beat their hosts six times in an evening to mark a milestone.» Mikel Arteta’s team remains in contact with Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.