Contents. Bayern Munich will be without Robert Lewandowski, while Neymar and Mbappe are both fit and ready to terrorize the Bavarians’ hapless back line.. Hopefully, former PSG players like Kingsley Coman and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting are up to the task, because the ex-effect will be needed. (Update: Verratti and Pavard not fully fit), RB Leipzig 0-1 Bayern Munich: Initial reactions and observations. Tuesday 30 March 2021 By the way: Can not imagine that the Spaniard will sit on the bench against #PSG. With that in mind, knowing Hansi Flick, there will be no real changes to Bayern Munich’s lineup. Bayern Munich’s Javi Martinez is wary of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of Champions League tie Germany vs. Iceland: Lineups, team news, injuries, and more! Following the same logic, expect the defense to remain unchanged. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Also, it’s possible that Boateng isn’t 100% recovered from the injury he got against Lyon. Mbappe – 5: Struggled to make his mark on the game for large periods. Lost his composure after the break. A cagey, high … Just four days later, Bayern will host PSG in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals in a rematch of last year's final, which Bayern won 1–0, before the return leg a week later. On to PSG. Meanwhile, Benjamin Pavard is fit and ready to play — he was impressively sharp in his cameo against Lyon. Pavard: "I am not at 100%. Marquinhos – 6: Guarded and tackled well in front of the defence. In a thrilling night of football, Bayern Munich outlasted PSg 1-0 to win their sixth-ever Champions League trophy. It’s a huge ask for a teenager who was playing in MLS not long ago, but being at Bayern Munich means that Phonzie has to rise to the occasion. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain's squads boast some of the best players in the world at the moment, but who has the better team? We don’t know if Verratti will start, but assuming he will means that Bayern will have a tough time in the midfield battle. Here are our player ratings from the game: Navas – 6: Made a number of good reflex saves and could do very little to prevent Coman’s goal. Gnabry is also ready to block in similar ways if the ball is passed to Kimpembe. We will have to see with the coach, I am available. Jerome Boateng suffered a muscular issue and was substituted as a precaution against Lyon, but it’s unlikely that Niklas Sule will start overt the veteran in the final. ; and MORE! With Kimmich, Thiago and Perisic. Football Predictions and Betting Tips. Was unlucky not to win a penalty late on. Neymar – 5: Failed to impose himself on the game, missing a great chance in the first half, and couldn’t flick the switch in the second half when his side desperately needed it. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN: K. Navas - Kehrer, T. Silva (c), Kimpembe, Juan Bernat - Ander Herrera , Marquinhos , Paredes - Di Maria, Neymar Jr - Mbappé. They will be the chief concern of the Bavarians, who have some tough choices to make in the lineup. Bayern Munich vs PSG. Hansi Flick has proven his genius this season, but it will all be for naught unless he comes up with one last plan. Is Verrati fit? Bayern Munich – PSG was a tight, captivating UEFA Champions League final which saw the game decided by fine margins. How will Hansi Flick deal with the loss of one of his biggest stars? Serge Gnabry is set to start on the wings, with Croatian winger Ivan Perisic on the opposite flank. Now, it seems like ninety minutes in Lisbon will determine the team’s fate. The win was the culmination of … Hansi Flick had quite an in-depth chat with Thiago here. (Updated). What do you think the coach is explaining in this situation? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Kingsley Coman in for Ivan Perisic on the left. As PSG starts the play, Coman charges blocking the scope for a short pass to Kehrer from Thiago Silva. UEFA Champions League match preview for Bayern München v PSG on April 7, 2021, includes latest club news, team head to head form, as well as last five matches. David Alaba will take his usual place in the center of the defense, with Alphonso Davies and Joshua Kimmich at the fullback positions. Kimmich – 7: A brilliant cross for Coman’s winner. We provide exclusive analysis and live match performance reports of soccer players and teams, from a database of over 225.000 players, 14.000 teams, playing a total of more then 520.000 matches. Bayern's standout player, Kingsley Coman, scored the decisive goal in the second half, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 8:00pm, Sunday 23rd August 2020. However, Coman’s lack of end product is a concern. ; 4 Champions League final tips & predictions: Bayern to win and BTTS; 5 The top markets of the Champions League final to bet on; 6 PSG vs Bayern tips: Bet with a top bookie; 7 FAQ about the Champions League final: PSG – Bayern Munich Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich loanee Adrian Fein is struggling; Weston McKennie suspended for partying; Manchester United target Erling Haaland’s immediate future tied to Jadon Sancho? The pair had a lackluster game against Lyon, so they have a duty to show up in a big way against PSG. PSG chased the game with increasing desperation as the minutes wore on, but it was to no avail, with Bayern standing firm in defence to lift the trophy for the first time since 2013. While Flick is a huge fan of stability, this is a switch he could be considering for a number of reasons: Of course, this being Flick, we have too assume that he’s not going to change a thing, especially when it’s a final. 2021-04-07 Prediction, H2H, Tip and Match Preview. Marco's injury is a knock, not muscular. It’s game day! Another defensive move, it gives Bayern more stability on the flank Neymar loves to attack. Bayern Munich beat Rosengård 3-0 in first leg of UWCL Quartefinals Having had a penalty appeal waved away on the brink of half time, the winger broke free of the struggling Thilo Kehrer at the far post and headed home Joshua Kimmich’s pinpoint cross. Alaba – 7: Was very composed throughout, and covered well for Davies on those occasions when the full-back was caught out of position. Estadio da Luz. @SPORT1 #PSGFCB pic.twitter.com/JrOZ0ppv5i. Struggled, inevitably, at times with the pace of Mbappe cutting inside in the first half, but recovered brilliantly and handled himself very assuredly. The match preview to the football match BAYERN MUNICH vs PSG in the UEFA Champions League of International Clubs compares both teams and includes the latest matches of the teams, the match facts, head to head (h2h), goal statistics, table standings, match strengths and at least a computer calculated match prediction. Get a report of the Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich 2019-20 UEFA Champions League, Final football match. Kehrer - 4: Struggled constantly with the pace of Coman on the wing, almost gave away a penalty, and consistently failed to track his man at the far post. Bayern München vs Paris Saint-Germain Champions League preview: where to watch, predicted line-ups, team news. Putting Pavard at right-back would make Bayern more defensively stable against PSG, especially given that Neymar will be attacking down that flank. The 65th European Cup final will see Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich square off in Lisbon on Sunday night at 8 PM. Benjamin Pavard in for Thiago, Kimmich moves to midfield. Kimpembe – 5: Was caught out while attempting to play out of his own box on the brink of half time, but otherwise dealt well with pressure. Kingsley Coman scored the decisive goal as Bayern Munich defeated PSG 1-0 in a gripping Champions League final in Lisbon. Herrera – 6: Commanded the tempo well in the first half and actually became a creative heartbeat of the team, but his influence faded in the second half. But it was the former PSG academy graduate, Coman, who came back to haunt his old club. Almost added a second with another brilliant far-post run. Metallica congratulates Bayern Munich, Daily Schmankerl: Arsenal inquires about Thiago, Kimmich ready for Mbappé, Mbappé clears air about Tuchel, Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick was happy to see his team survive RB Leipzig’s pressure, Match awards from Bayern Munich’s crucial 1-0 victory against RB Leipzig, BPW Postgame Show: Bayern Munich extends title lead with a 1-0 win over RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich II drops 3-2 decision to VfB Lübeck. He can't play 120min. Whether I am a substitute or a starter, I am available to the coach, I will give my all as I have always done". Looks like he’s not gonna start, which we already knew. Of course, they won’t be left without support. The staff were impressed that I got so far ahead. Lewandowski – 6: Turned brilliantly for a snapshot in the first half that rattled the post. Kingsley Coman scored the decisive goal as Bayern Munich defeated PSG 1-0 in a gripping Champions League final in Lisbon. After a dizzying, dramatic slate of quarterfinals in Lisbon, Portugal, that saw last-second drama (PSG vs. Atalanta), historic scores (Bayern Munich 8, Barcelona 2) and a pair of serious upsets (RB Leipzig over Atletico Madrid, Lyon knocking Man City out), we're down to the final four in the UEFA Champions League. The final game of the 2019/20 season came down to a clash between two European heavyweights, with the French and German champions looking to consolidate their domestic success with a European Cup. So many questions ahead of the UCL final ... It’s finally here — THE biggest game of the season. With Bayern likely to be playing a high defensive line, PSG have the attacking players to punish the German giants on the break. Five of Bayern's best Champions League goals 2019-20, Kingsley Coman celebrates scoring Bayern Munich’s winner, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, Player ratings as Bayern Munich defeat PSG in Champions League final, Get at least 20% off selected stays with this Booking.com discount, Debenhams discount code for 15% off selected luxury beauty products, Exclusive Ideal World promo code: 20% saving on fitness, Get £4 when you spend £5 with this AliExpress promo code for new customers, Argos promo: 20% off selected LEGO toys this Easter. The German captain and goalkeeper has been excellent all season, but given the risky nature of Bayern’s high defensive line, he will need to produce some special saves if Angel Di Maria, Neymar, or Mbappe get behind the back line. Muller – 6: Failed to find the pockets of space he often drifts into, with PSG suppressing his creativity effectively. [ MORE: 3 things we learned] It … As noted by many after the semifinals, Thiago Alcantara had an off day. FootballCritic (FC) has one main purpose - to help football fans of every level of obsession understand and enjoy the game just a little more. Played his role tirelessly and effectively, even if his usual menace going forwards wasn’t as apparent. After seven long years, Bayern Munich finally contest the Champions League final once again, with Paris Saint-Germain standing in the way of the elusive big-eared trophy. Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich: Champions League final – live! Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick is unsure whether defender Jerome Boateng will be available for tonight's Champions League final. Coman and Philippe Coutinho will probably be Bayern’s #1 and #2 options from the bench. Bayern was all opened up but Mbappe has driven it straight to Neuer. Davies – 6: Picked up an early yellow card after a reckless foul on Kehrer in the first half, forcing him to be cautious throughout, and wasn’t as incisive charging forwards as usual. It would allow Davies to play more conservatively. Silva – 6: Was very solid in defence and made a crucial block to stop Coman in the second half. How will Bayern tackle the unstoppable trio of Di Maria, Neymar, and Mbappe? Bayern Munich have crushed Chelsea, hammered Barcelona, and swept Lyon aside to make it here. Bernat – 5: His life was made easier by Gnabry’s keenness to track back in defence. A cagey, high-quality first half saw both teams come close to a breakthrough, with Robert Lewandowski striking the woodwork after Neymar had forced Manuel Neuer into a great save at his near post. Kimmich and Goretzka could be a good fit to counter Marco Verratti, who is probably one of the best midfielders on the world. Will Benjamin Pavard play? 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