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Champions League 2013: European newspapers' reaction Champions League 2013: European newspapers' reaction
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Real Madrid v GalatasarayReal Madrid v Galatasaray
Wednesday night's trouncing in Madrid meant there was no David and Goliath story for the Turkish media to report on and Thursday morning belied a sense of mourning. Yet they do make every effort to excuse the defeat.Wednesday night's trouncing in Madrid meant there was no David and Goliath story for the Turkish media to report on and Thursday morning belied a sense of mourning. Yet they do make every effort to excuse the defeat.
Posta dissects its report into snippets, the first of which focuses on the Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim, who concedes that while a goal could have changed the tie, the final result means it will be hard to match the Spanish club in Istanbul. Posta dissects its report into snippets, the first of which focuses on the Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim, who concedes that while a goal could have changed the tie, the final result means it will be hard to match the Spanish team in Istanbul.
The second article picks up on Terim's scathing rebuke of the referee, leading with the headline The decision is mad. The second article picks up on Terim's scathing rebuke of the referee, leading with the headline 'The decision is mad'.
Sabah is quick to jump on the bandwagon of finger-wagging and arbitrary blame, focusing on Terim brandishing the referee an amateur in reference to Sami Khedira's handling of the ball in the area. Sabah is quick to jump on the bandwagon of finger-wagging and arbitrary blame, focusing on Terim branding the referee an amateur in reference to Sami Khedira's handling of the ball in the area.
It seems that José Mourinho may have a battle on his hands for the managerial spotlight next week, as El Pais also gives the Galatasaray manager centre-stage. Parading the headline The Madrid Stroll, Jose Samano cuttingly mocks Terim's words that "any six-year-old knows how to play Madrid", but does pay lip-service to one of Mourinho's former players, Didier Drogba, "a centurion who refused to surrender." It seems that José Mourinho may have a battle on his hands for the managerial spotlight next week, as El Pais also gives the Galatasaray manager centre-stage. Parading the headline 'The Madrid Stroll', Jose Samano cuttingly mocks Terim's words that "any six-year-old knows how to play Madrid", but does pay lip-service to one of Mourinho's former players, Didier Drogba, "a centurion who refused to surrender."
ABC is just as complacent, contending that Madrid played with an air of grace, as though "playing in the backyard and not a quarter-final of the Champions League".ABC is just as complacent, contending that Madrid played with an air of grace, as though "playing in the backyard and not a quarter-final of the Champions League".
Much emphasis is placed on Madrid's attacking capabilities, as the Spanish newspaper contends that a chance resulted from every Los Blancos offensive. The article sidesteps that of their counterparts at El Pais, though, as they treat the whole Turkish side with disdain. ABC does not give Drogba any credit, rather it asserts that he infrequently asserted himself, and snubs the all too often isolated Wesley Sneijder. El Mundo agrees with this view, dismissing the Turkish defence as "a wreck from start to finish". Much emphasis is placed on Madrid's attacking capabilities, as the Spanish newspaper contends that a chance resulted from every Los Blancos attack. The article sidesteps that of its counterparts at El Pais, though, as it treats the whole Turkish side with disdain.
ABC does not give Drogba any credit, rather it asserts that he infrequently asserted himself, and snubs the all too often isolated Wesley Sneijder. El Mundo agrees, dismissing the Gala defence as "a wreck from start to finish".
Málaga v Borussia DortmundMálaga v Borussia Dortmund
Cast in the shadow of Bayern Munich's performance on Tuesday, the German press reaction to Dortmund's display at Estadio La Rosaleda is one of dejection and lament.Cast in the shadow of Bayern Munich's performance on Tuesday, the German press reaction to Dortmund's display at Estadio La Rosaleda is one of dejection and lament.
Die Ziet suggests the game was in Dortmund's hands were it not for their wastefulness and Mario Götze squandering opportunities. It is Málaga who are presented in the better light, as the article concedes Joaquin constantly pressured Dortmund's Marcel Schmelzer and the German keeper Roman Weidenfeller was forced to "muster all his skills" against Javier Saviola and Weligton's attempts in particular. Die Ziet suggests the game was in Dortmund's hands were it not for wastefulness and Mario Götze squandering opportunities. It is Málaga who are presented in the better light, as the article concedes Joaquin constantly pressured Dortmund's Marcel Schmelzer and the German keeper Roman Weidenfeller was forced to "muster all his skills" against Javier Saviola and Weligton's attempts in particular.
Kicker Sportsmagazin peddles the same line, quoting Götze's despondency at the number of wasted chances: "When you see the run of play, we cannot be satisfied."Kicker Sportsmagazin peddles the same line, quoting Götze's despondency at the number of wasted chances: "When you see the run of play, we cannot be satisfied."
Marca goes some way to re-establishing a balance to the reception of the tie. It begins by conceding Dortmund's overwhelming dominance at various points in the game, while Málaga were handicapped by their more limited Champions League experience. Marca goes some way to re-establishing a balance. It begins by conceding Dortmund's overwhelming dominance at various points in the game, while Málaga were handicapped by their more limited Champions League experience.
Yet Angel Liceras grants pride of place to a quote by Antonio Banderas, actor and supporter of Málaga, that "they will have to sweat a lot to get us out of this competition".Yet Angel Liceras grants pride of place to a quote by Antonio Banderas, actor and supporter of Málaga, that "they will have to sweat a lot to get us out of this competition".
El Mundo also admits that the Málaga side was bombarded by a bullish Dortmund attack, but does say the Spaniards' survival was indebted to a great defensive performance. Although alluding to Manuel Pellegrini's assertion that the "tie is still open", the piece does convey a tacit admission that the return leg will be hard going. The one bit of advice the newspaper does try to recommend is the need to nullify the threat of Ilkay Gundogan, "the general who commanded the hill". El Mundo also admits that the Málaga side were bombarded by a bullish Dortmund attack, but does say the Spaniards' survival was indebted to a great defensive performance. Although alluding to Manuel Pellegrini's assertion that the "tie is still open", the piece does convey a tacit admission that the return leg will be hard going.
The one bit of advice the newspaper does try to recommend is the need to nullify the threat of Ilkay Gundogan, "the general who commanded the hill".