You take advantage. With a note from Kingsley ComanFC Bayern Munich beat PSG 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16.
By: Luis Imana
Bayern Munich delivered a hard blow at the Parc des Princes after beating PSG by the slightest difference in the first leg Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
“Bayern”, who know only victory in this European tournament, were the center of attention from the start and cornered the French in their own area.
The participation of Gianluigi Donnarumma It was outstanding to prevent Bayern’s goal in the first half. However, the reigning Ligue 1 champions’ resistance was not to last forever.
At 52′ the visitors, led by Julian Nagelsmann, scored the long-awaited goal thanks to Kingsley Coman, who opened the scoring after a cross from Davies. As a sign of respect, Bayern’s ’11’ didn’t celebrate the goal for his time at PSG.
The ‘Teuton’ team had the opportunity to extend the lead, but the strong Parisian mark, goalkeeper and sticks prevented the second goal of the away game.
With the entry of Kylian Mbappé, the PSG He showed a different face and was very close to the tie. ‘Donatello’ himself put the ball in twice; However, both were invalidated for the advanced position.
There was total pressure from the local squad in the final minutes of the game, resulting in Benjamin Pavard being sent off with a double yellow card after a harsh foul on Lionel Messi.
Additionally, Jan summer He fulfilled when challenged under FC Bayern Munich’s three sticks. After a long ordeal, the Bundesliga sovereign was able to celebrate an important victory that brings him closer to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
“We played very well in the first 25 minutes and had very good control. We could have played more directly on goal. There was a feeling that we were very surprised to have so much possession and Paris decided to retire,” explained Nagelsmann after the game.
On the other hand, PSG are extending their winning streak against “Bayern” at home in European competition. The last time the “French” team beat the German team in Paris was in September 2017.
Even if Bayern start the second leg on March 8th with a lead, the tone is more open than ever and especially after the loss of the away goal’s added value.
“The rule for away goals has changed. But we will have to beat Bayern to aim for qualification on penalties or to qualify directly,” said Galtier.
AC Milan defeated Tottenham 1-0 at the San Siro
A balanced game hosted the San Siro, where the AC Milan They beat Tottenham 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. The Rossoneros took their chance at 7′ and scored the only goal of the clash through Brahim Díaz.
Brahim celebrates his goal. Photo: spread
In this way, Stefano Pioli adds a win that relieves him of that accumulated tension after a period of crisis in which he went seven straight games without a win and raised doubts about his continuity as AC Milan coach. The second leg will take place in London on March 8th.
Did you know…
Enormously. Coman has never lost an official game by scoring in his career (56 games).
Critical. Paris Saint Germain did not lose three official parties Consecutive games in the same season since 2011.