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From heroics to magic, via dominance: Thursday's front pages 🗞️

The Champions League delivered an unforgettable night of football, featuring impossible comebacks, flashes of sheer genius and undeniable tactical masterclasses. Europe's leading sports newspapers wok...

From heroics to magic, via dominance: Thursday's front pages 🗞️

Thursday's front pages across Europe's leading sports newspapers were filled with praise for an unforgettable night of football in the Champions League. Real Madrid staged an epic comeback, overturning a 3-1 deficit against Roma to win 4-3, with Rüdiger scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. The Madrid press was full of admiration for the young talent and European pedigree on display.

In Italy, the match against Roma was met with mixed emotions, with some papers calling it a "special heartbreak" and others describing it as a "Champions shambles." Meanwhile, Barcelona's match against Roma was hailed as a masterclass, with Lamine Yamal's dazzling performance earning him the titles of "Lamine the magician" and "Lamine the genius."

Paris Saint-Germain also made a statement with a 4-2 victory over Manchester City, with French papers praising the attacking prowess of the French side. Real Betis secured a magical 3-2 victory over Porto in Seville, with Isco completing a comeback with a penalty.

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