"It wasn't a Champions League semi-final, it was street football" – legendary Thierry Henry slams PSG and Bayern

Henry believes that teams should display a higher level of football at this stage of the tournament.

Details: During last night's post-match studio, the 48-year-old former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Juventus striker, the legendary Thierry Henry, who now works as a pundit, shared a striking opinion.

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Henry believes that yesterday's match between PSG and Bayern, which ended in a 5-4 goal-fest in favor of PSG, didn't resemble a Champions League semi-final but rather looked like street football:

"You can't call it great football just because there were nine goals.

It didn't look like a Champions League semi-final; it looked like street football. I don't need a 5-4 scoreline; I want a 1-0 game where the defense actually defends.

It may be spectacular, but the essence of the game is in control, discipline, and collective responsibility. This is a bit like TikTok football: everyone is chasing moments, flashy highlights, and numbers." – said Henry.

The return leg between Bayern and PSG will take place on May 6 at the Allianz Arena.

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