Bayern survived PSG’s end to win the first leg
Kingsley Coman returned to Paris Saint-Germain once again as 10-man Bayern Munich won 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie at the Parc des Princes.
The Parisian, who beat the champions against his former club in the 2020 final, continued his fine form in front of goal when he fired a 53rd-minute volley under the body of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
PSG have been boosted by the news that Lionel Messi (hamstring) is fit to start, but it is the step of Kylian Mbappe, who is a surprise substitute on the bench after a thigh problem, who clearly missed the first half. .
Bayern dominated the ball and checked the hosts’ penalty area in the opening 45 with PSG lacking the mobility to force the visitors’ high line back. However, the Bavarians were unable to point to a clear opening with Donnarumma saving from Joshua Kimmich’s low drive that picked out nine attempts.
The pattern continued after the restart and it was no surprise when Coman finally gave the away side the lead when he converted substitute Alphonso Davies’ cross.
Eric Choupo-Moting’s double almost doubled with PSG having no other alternative but to play on Mbappe’s fitness and introduce him to a one-sided affair.
The France international responded and forced a save from Yann Sommer before having a goal ruled out by VAR for offside in the build-up.
A resurgent PSG pushed back and threatened at the death, but were unable to pull it off even though the German outfit saw Benjamin Pavard dismissed for a second yellow card.
On that evidence, Bayern will be confident of getting the job done in the return leg in Germany on March 8, but if they are to face Mbappe at full strength at the Allianz Arena, PSG will surely be a tougher proposition.
Source: Eurosport
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