FC Bayern made a statement win in the Champions League witha 6-1 victory over Atalanta Bergamo in the first leg of their round of 16 tie, and the press reviews are no exception
FC Bayern opened the door to the quarter-finals of the Champions League wide open with a gala performance at Atalanta Bergamo. Vincent Kompany’s team celebrated a clear 6:1 victory at the Italian top club on Tuesday evening and already have one foot in the last eight of the top flight
Josip Stanisic (12), Michael Olise (22/64), Serge Gnabry (25), Kane substitute Nicolas Jackson (52) and Jamal Musiala (67) scored for the BVB shockers
The German press reviews in the overview
Sky: „Announcement to Europe! Bayern humiliates BVB shock – and without Kane. That was a demonstration of power in Bergamo: FC Bayern clearly wins 6:1 against Atalanta in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.“
SPORT1: „Bayern dismantle BVB conquerors. FC Bayern put on another show of strength in the Champions League. BVB conquerors Atalanta Bergamo didn’t stand a chance against the furious Munich side.“
BILD: „Bayern show! This performance was a (title) announcement to Europe! Bayern swept away Atalanta Bergamo, shooting down the Italians 6:1 (!) in the first leg of the round of 16 in the Champions League.“
kicker: „A flash of inspiration opens: FC Bayern demonstrates its power in Bergamo. FC Bayern tore Atalanta to shreds. But three injuries marred the Munich side’s furious 6:1, which Olise initiated with a quickly taken corner.“
SPOX: „FC Bayern swept aside Dortmund shockers Atalanta Bergamo in a frenzy and can plan for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after an outstanding performance.“
tz: „Demonstration of power at Atalanta: FC Bayern crush Bergamo 6:1 and are as good as through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.“
FAZ: „FC Bayern flexes its muscles. The Munich team overruns Atalanta Bergamo in the first leg of the round of 16. Although top scorer Harry Kane is only on the bench, six goals are scored. However, three injuries overshadow the victory.“
Spiegel: „The great show of Michael Olise! He has scored eight Champions League goals this season, but Bayern star Harry Kane was missing in the first leg of the round of 16. So what? In Bergamo, Michael Olise excelled with brilliant tricks. But there are also concerns.“
Süddeutsche Zeitung: „Outstanding Olise, strong Gnabry and a terrible night for Bergamo: Kompany’s side ran over a far too courageous Italian team in the 6:1 first leg of the round of 16. But after the final whistle, FC Bayern are worried about Davies, Musiala and Urbig.“
Eurosport: „FC Bayern show BVB shock Atalanta – 6:1 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 in Bergamo“
The Italian press reviews in the overview
La Gazzetta dello Sport: „Atalanta, that’s not how it works! Humiliated at home by an unstoppable Bayern: 6 goals conceded and it could have been even worse.“
Tuttosport: „Bayern Munich like a steamroller, Atalanta go down 6-1 in Bergamo! Olise dominates, Kompany beats Palladino.“
La Repubblica: „Bayern are in a class of their own, there’s no history in Bergamo: Atalanta overrun 6-1 The Germans dominate the Champions League round of 16 from start to finish and clinch qualification early.“
Corriere della Sera: „The Germans give a lesson in soccer. The Germans, who initially leave Kane and Musiala on the bench, only need 25 minutes to destroy Atalanta’s dreams. With three goals in each half, Bayern Munich are already flying into the quarter-finals: next week it’s back to Germany.“