PSG President’s Shocked Reaction to Champions League Draw Revealed
The Champions League draw has finally taken place, and fans are still reeling from the outcome. One of the most notable reactions came from PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who looked visibly taken aback by the tough fixture list handed to his team.
As the draw took place in Monaco, Al-Khelaifi was seen watching intently alongside other club delegates. But when the cameras cut to him, his expression said it all – he was stunned. And for good reason. PSG were drawn against some of the toughest opponents in the competition, including Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, PSV Eindhoven, and Bayern Munich.
The French champions will face a daunting task, with home ties against Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, PSV Eindhoven, and Girona, as well as away ties against Bayern Munich, Arsenal, RB Salzburg, and Stuttgart. It’s a challenging set of fixtures that will test PSG’s mettle to the limit.
But Al-Khelaifi’s reaction wasn’t the only notable one. Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich picked out the game against PSG as one of his most anticipated fixtures, saying: "There are some teams here that we haven’t played against very often. Above all, I’m looking forward to seeing Hansi Flick and Barcelona again and also to the game with Paris. For me, these are formally the two strongest opponents, although you shouldn’t underestimate any of the other clubs. They can all be very close games."
The date of the fixtures will be confirmed on Saturday, August 31, with the final league stage fixture taking place at the end of January. One thing is for sure – the Champions League is shaping up to be an unforgettable competition.
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