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There has been praise from around the footballing world for Bayern’s performance after their 2-0 win at Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. fcbayern.com rounds up the reaction from media in Germany and beyond.
German media
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Süddeutsche Zeitung: “FC Bayern Balboa – Despite being severely short of players, Bayern put in what was perhaps their best performance of the season in their 2-0 win at Atlético. Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano, in particular, epitomised the Munich side’s resilience.”
kicker: “Karl opens the scoring, Laimer seals the win. Bayern, weakened by injuries, celebrate a resounding victory at Atlético.”
SkySport: “FC Bayern made a strong statement in the Champions League clash at Atlético Madrid. Despite numerous absences, the record champions secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory.”
Spiegel: “At the stadium hosting the upcoming Champions League final, Bayern gave Atlético Madrid no chance.”
Sport1: “A remarkable statement win for FC Bayern.”
International media
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Marca (Spain): “Bayern were a force to be reckoned with – both in terms of footballing ability and determination. They were simply too strong for Atlético. Bayern were by far the best team to have visited the Metropolitano this year. The very best.”
AS (Spain): “A magnificent team takes the Metropolitano by storm. The Germans seemed to be playing a completely different game. Faster, more agile, more physical. Tireless. Giants playing against delicate children.”
Sport (Spain): “A depleted Bayern have brought Atlético Madrid back down to earth. Bayern completely overran Atlético, who had previously gone nine games unbeaten.”
Mundo Deportivo (Spain): “Bayern subdued Atlético and held up a mirror to them. A perfectly well-oiled machine that this Atlético side was no match for.”
Bayern’s own reaction to their win in Madrid:
The Sun (England): “Bayern Munich secure an impressive away win against Atlético.”
The Guardian (England): “Bayern were the better side almost from the start and dominated both physically and in terms of their football. This is a team with few weaknesses, which played with intensity and flair throughout.”
ESPN UK (England): “Teenager Karl leads Bayern to victory at Atlético. The German giants wore down their tenacious hosts.”
L'Equipe (France): “An unstoppable Laimer leads Bayern to victory. The Atlético defence has finally been breached.”
AFP (France): “Bayern bring Atlético to their knees. For a long time, the Munich side laid siege to the Madrid stronghold without managing to breach their defences.”
Krone (Austria): “Bayern enjoyed a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League – thanks in part to a stunning goal from Konrad Laimer.”
Our analysis of the game in Madrid:
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