Paris Saint-Germain’s brilliant victory over Aston Villa (3-1) in the quarter-final game of the Champions League marked a significant turning point, sending a signal of affirmation to the entire European continent. The players, under Luis Enrique’s leadership, offered a very high-level performance, overcoming a difficult start to the game to finally reverse the situation with spectacular goals scored by Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué and Nuno Mendes. This show of strength impressed the European media, who agree that the Parisian club has offered a memorable show.

The enthusiasm generated by this performance extends far beyond French borders. The international sports press unanimously salutes the excellence of the Parisian game, stressing the emergence of a promising duo composed of Désiré Doué and Kvaratskhelia, whose talent has energized the English defence. The impact of these players has been such that Kvaratskhelia is already nicknamed “Kvaradona”, reflecting the admiration generated by his performances. The Spanish media, on the other hand, described Paris’ goals as “works of art worthy of the Louvre”, while the BBC evokes a PSG finally ready to turn the page of its European disappointments and claim to the final victory.

This victory is not just a step towards the semifinal, but a manifesto of ambition for Paris Saint-Germain. The club asserts itself as a serious contender for the European title, displaying a welded team and a game transformed under the impulse of Luis Enrique. If the return match is expected to be crucial, the impression left at the end of this first confrontation is undeniable: Paris Saint-Germain has never seemed so ready to win on the European stage and to realize the dream of winning the Champions League.