Not that we didn’t warn you about this. Bayern Munich are one hell of a team, both skilled and determined, and can’t be tamed by this wasteful Paris Saint-Germain side.That’s exactly what we witnessed at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night, as the Bavarians bulldozed the Saints for a much-deserved 1-0 (0-0) triumph in the Champions League Round 1of 16 first leg.PSG did score a late equalizer through Kylian Mbappe, but it was voided after the VAR review showed Nuno Mendes was offside in the build-up.Victory in Paris 🙌♦️ #PSGFCB 0-1 ♦️ pic.twitter.com/Ie1OpVgrN2— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) February 14, 2023 For almost 80 minutes, the visitors attacked relentlessly, while the hosts succumbed to disappointing lack of ideas and energy. The tables have turned, though, in the last ten minutes, but the Bavarians were able to hold on to a lead with a tad bit of luck.The first promising chance of the match was seen with just four minutes to go in the first half, as Kimmich launched a sublime long-range missile faster than a bullet, but Donnarumma saved it superbly, proving he’s one of the best shot-stoppers in the world.##NAJAVA_MECA_7023780##With Mbappe on the bench from the start, the Parisians lacked pace and a bit of that explosiveness which resulted in only a single shot on target for PSG in the entire half.The half-time interval saw Kimpembe coming in for Hakimi, while Nagelsmann opted for Alphonso Davies instead of Cancelo for the visitors. That Munich’s substitution paid off almost instantly, as Davies sent an exquisite cross from the left, with an unmarked Coman digging it meticulously on the far post behind a bit clumsy Donnaruma for 1-0.With their backs to the wall, Galtier ordered Mbappe to get in as soon as possible, but it was Choupo-Moting with two clear-cut chances in a row that could have added his name to a scoreline instead.That second one – resulting in a corner-kick, after both Donnarumma and the right post saved the hosts from the abyss – produced another fine chance for the Bavarians. Pavard’s header was more than accurate, but PSG’s custodian grabbed a last-gasp save.Mbappé is back 👀#UCL pic.twitter.com/2510UqXpKh— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 14, 2023 And than, on the wings of unplayable, fast and furious Mbappe, the Parisians finally showed up for the grand duel. Mbappe’s goal was anulled, but soon after, Messi and Vitinha found themselves in two remarkable opportunities after back-crosses. Still, Bayern’s defence managed not to concede, even after Pavard was sent off for the second booking, and Nagelsmann went for some late subs to seal the massive victory in a proper maner.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUERound of 16 – first legTuesdayMilan – Tottenham 1-0 (1-0)/Diaz 7/PSG – Bayern 0-1 (0-0)/Coman 53/Wednesday23.00: (4.50) Club Brugge (3.60) Benfica (1.90)23.00: (2.60) Dortmund (3.35) Chelsea (2.90)Tuesday, 21 February23.00: (2.25) Liverpool (3.40) Real Madrid (3.20)23.00: (3.05) Eintr.Frankfurt (3.35) Napoli (2.35)Wednesday, 22 February23.00: (4.60) RB Leipzig (3.60) Man.City (1.80)23.00: (1.85) Inter (3.50) Porto (4.40)***odds are subject to change
