article_snippet: The French Press greeted Paris Saint Germain's extraordinary victory over Chelsea with euphoric acclaim on Thursday morning, lauding Laurent Blanc's men as 'heroes' and delivering a withering assessment of the 'cynicism' of Jose Mourinho team.
article_snippet: L'Equipe's match report proclaimed the dramatic 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge as a 'magnificent, incredible, heroic night…' and adding that 'the performance of PSG should take pride of place among the pantheon of the Parisian club's most glorious nights, awakening memories of magical victories against Real Madrid in 1993 and Barcelona in 1995'.
article_snippet: L'Equipe pays respect to 'heroes' but were less enthusiastic about the performance of Diego Costa (right) PSG captain Thiago Silva (right) scores the decisive goal in extra time to send French side through .
article_snippet: L'Equipe write: 'It was an incandescent minute, which saw Jose Mourinho benefit from all that Jose Mourinho has grown to embody through Jose Mourinho years of experience on the European scene
article_snippet: Former Chelsea defender David Luiz celebrates wildly after bringing PSG back into the game in normal time .
article_snippet: PSG were viewed rather more generously, and their valiant performances were hailed in the match ratings, with Former Chelsea defender David Luiz Former Chelsea defender David Luiz awarded a 9/10, and L'Equipe described him as the 'perfect example
article_snippet: Marco Verratti, the brilliant Italian technician, received an 8/10, praised for 'setting the tempo of the match' and Former Chelsea defender David Luiz 'huge impact' on the game.
article_snippet: Pint-sized playmaker Marco Verratti (left) pulled the strings fro PSG from midfield .
highlights_snippet: PSG progressed to Champions League quarter finals with away goals win .
  
highlights_snippet: L'Equipe hailed the Ligue 1 champions as 'magnificent' and 'heroes'
  