"So sensational to watch" – Kovač and other coaches react to Bayern's first-leg clash with PSG

Borussia Dortmund's coach Niko Kovač, amongst others, reacted to last Tuesday's thrilling Champions League encounter.

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Now widely regarded as one of the greatest Champions League games ever, Bayern Munich's 5-4 semi-final first-leg defeat to PSG not only dropped fans' jaws, but other coaches too. Their reactions were captured online: – 

Niko Kovač [Dortmund]: "It was a spectacle. So sensational to watch. I have to say I enjoyed it. Let’s not kid ourselves – the top tier at the moment is Bayern Munich and PSG. All other clubs in Europe are watching with a lot of interest to see what's needed to get there".

Cesc Fàbregas [Como]: “I think I watched the best game of my life as a football fan. I enjoyed it, it showed where modern football is going. I learned a lot from this match. It was a pleasure for everyone”.

Pierre Sage [Lens]: “We were completely on the edge of our seats, glued to our screens. I’m one of those people who prefers to see a 5-4 scoreline rather than a 1-0 one. When you see the level of these teams and the individual level of each player, you realize how high the bar is set”.

Habib Beye [Marseille]: “This football inspires everyone. Everyone who saw this spectacle... There are no words”.

Franck Haise [Rennes]: “I thought to myself: what's going on? Even though you could expect that crazy things can happen with the two best teams in the world, with exceptional players everywhere, there's a difference between expecting something and actually having it happen.. I was sitting on my sofa and I fully enjoyed it”.