PSG still beaten by Bayern Munich (2-0) and eliminated in the round of 16

No feat but a new European disillusionment for PSG. Already beaten in the first leg (0-1), Christophe Galtier’s men lost on the lawn of Bayern Munich, Wednesday, in the round of 16 second leg of the Champions League (2-0). If this second act was disputed for a long time, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting found the fault (61st) then Serge Gnabry doubled the bet (89th) once morest Parisians who were finally powerless like Kylian Mbappé, even failing like Marco Verrati.

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However, unlike the first round, PSG was biting and hard-hitting from the start with obviously Mbappé who immediately spun to the left of the opposing area to place a first shot from a tight angle (2nd). Without real danger for Yann Sommer but just enough to set the tone. Bayern thus hesitated between their desire to attack as usual and a certain amount of caution necessary once morest the French striker.

Regrets for Vitinha

After an innocuous strike from Leon Goretzka (16th), the Parisians proved to be the most threatening with Lionel Messi, narrowly blocked at six meters (25th). Jamal Musiala placed an attempt on target in turn but Gigio Donnarumma did not shake (32nd). Again hit in the ribs, Marquinhos had to give way to Nordi Mukiele (36th). The latter only played ten short minutes and was replaced by the young El Chadaille Bitshiabu on recovery (46th). If the 17-year-old defender was not unworthy, his entry into the game still highlighted PSG’s lack of resources.

Consistent in the first half, the Parisians actually missed the boat just following Marquinhos’ exit. Sommer failed by wanting to play on foot in his area and lost the ball to Vitinha who quickly shot but Matthijs De Ligt saved by tackling in front of his line (38th). A real turning point even if the Dutchman will not be the only hero of the Munich defense because Dayot Upamecano and Josip Stanisic have perfectly held Mbappé, whom the PSG players have too systematically sought.

Verratti puni par Choupo-Moting

Bayern clearly raised their voices following the break and PSG fell back dangerously. Danilo Pereira fought as hard as he might, Choupo-Moting scored with a header but his goal was disallowed for Thomas Müller’s offside (52′). Verratti did not take the alert seriously enough, lost the ball in front of his area and the sanction immediately fell with a valid goal from Choupo-Moting this time (1-0, 61st).

Back to the wall, PSG tried to respond. If Sergio Ramos placed two good headers from a corner (64th and 83rd), Sommer diverted the first then saw the second pass next to his cage. While Lionel Messi remained harmless and Galtier launched Warren Zaire-Emery (76th) then Hugo Ekitike (81st), Julian Nagelsmann brought in Leroy Sané (68th), Sadio Mané (82nd), Serge Gnabry (86th) and Joao Cancelo (86th) ).

The last two launched and concluded a counter thanks to the German to double the bet and put an end to Parisian hopes (2-0, 89th). Released from the knockout stages of the Champions League like last year, PSG has clearly shown its limits and will have to ask the right questions to cross this course once more.

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