The fallout from the Males’s World Cup – and the mentality the gamers show of their response – could possibly be defining Champions League The spherical of 16 assembly between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. For PSG’s Lionel Messi, Argentina’s victory was the elusive triumph of a profession.

Nevertheless, this victory got here on the expense of France, the defending champions who had come to this point to come back very shut.

“That defeat was painful, however the remaining was a useful expertise,” stated defender Dayot Upamecano.via iMiaSanMia). “A reminiscence that can all the time stick with me. The sensation earlier than kick-off, the adrenaline earlier than the match, was unimaginable and can all the time keep on my thoughts.”

Now it is as much as Upamecano and the remainder of his France teammates to use the loss on the positives. Animosity hangover is actual, and pushing it apart is simpler stated than performed.

Germany’s Bayern squad? Uh, do not speak about that.