German giants Bayern Munich advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League while continuing to be a bug bear in the face of Ligue 1 headliner Paris Saint-Germain after a 2-0 win in Bavaria in the second leg, dispatching the French champions from Europe’s premier club competition.
8️⃣ games
8️⃣ winsOur flawless record in this season’s @ChampionsLeague continues 💯#MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/zGMlOwC7Tl
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) March 8, 2023
The first big chance of the match came in the 32nd minute when German wunderkind Jamal Musiala did well to test Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma with a low drive destined for the past corner only for the former AC Milan standout to parry away with a strong hand after Musiala combined well with Alphonso Davies to find enough space in the box.
PSG nearly took the lead in the 39th minute if not for a goal-line save by Dutch international center-back Matthijs de Ligt denying Portuguese midfielder Vitinha who could not find the back of a wide-open net from 12-yard-out after Yann Sommer clumsily gave possession away in the box.
Bayern thought they took a 1-0 lead on the night early in the second half after club icon Thomas Müller attempted to play Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s glancing header, but VAR overturned the goal on account of offside. Still, the Bavarians had emerged from the halftime interval on the front foot and looking to strike a killer blow.
The Germans soon after confirmed their 2-0 aggregate advantage in the tie after PSG shot themselves in the foot after Marco Verratti was caught in possession just outside of the box before Leon Goretzka found Choupo-Moting free and clear to slot home from close range.
Sergio Ramos nearly got PSG back in the tie moments later after the former Real Madrid star headed strongly back across the face of goal at the far post after Lionel Messi’s corner found the Spanish defender who rose highest, but Sommer parried away expertly to deny the Parisian’s a lifeline.
Once again PSG would ultimately fall short in Europe despite their star-studded squad, with Bayern Munich stunting the Parisian’s chances of exacting revenge after their finals loss. With Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar by proxy falling short, questions will be asked about what comes next for PSG, while many will continue to look at Bayern as one of the ultimate tournament favorites.
📰 Table Of Contents
Bayern Munich Player Ratings
- GK: Yann Sommer – 7
- RB: Josip Stanišić – 7
- CB: Dayot Upamecano – 7
- CB: Matthijs de Ligt – 8
- LB: Alphonso Davies – 7.5
- CM: Joshua Kimmich – 8
- CM: Leon Goretzka – 7.5
- CAM: Thomas Müller – 7
- RW: Kingsley Coman – 7
- LW: Jamal Musiala – 7.5
- CF: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting – 7.5
- Sub: Leroy Sané – 6
- Sub: Sadio Mané – 6.5
- Sub: Serge Gnabry – 7
- Sub: João Cancelo – 7
Paris Saint-Germain Player Ratings
- GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma – 6.5
- RCB: Danilo Pereira – 7.5
- CB: Sergio Ramos – 7
- LCB: Marquinhos – 6.5
- RWB: Achraf Hakimi – 6.5
- LWB: Nuno Mendes – 7
- RCM: Vitinha – 7
- CM: Marco Verratti – 5.5
- LCM: Fabián Ruíz – 6.5
- RF: Kylian Mbappé – 6.5
- LF: Lionel Messi – 6.5
- Sub: Nordi Mukiele – 6
- Sub: El Chadaille Bitshiabu – 6
- Sub: Warren Zaïre-Emery – 6
- Sub: Hugo Ekitike – 6
- Sub: Juan Bernat – 6
Key Data
Matthijs de Ligt made more goal-line clearances / blocks in the first half against PSG (2) than any other player has made in the entire #UCL this season.
Clutch defending. 😤 pic.twitter.com/YfGHLYyMO4
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 8, 2023
0 – Bayern Munich are the only team yet to concede a goal in the first half in the UEFA Champions League this season. Tight. #BAYPSG pic.twitter.com/vBdQHg5WD6
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) March 8, 2023
Matthijs De Ligt’s first half by numbers vs. PSG:
90% pass accuracy
3 clearances
2 clearances off the line
2 blocks
2 interceptions
1/1 aerial duels wonVital interventions. ❌ pic.twitter.com/eK2JB3HdvJ
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 8, 2023
Jamal Musiala completed 5 dribbles in the first half against PSG. That’s more than any other player attempted.
Dancing shoes. 🕺 pic.twitter.com/gnjsql3csn
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 8, 2023
8 – Jamal Musiala completed eight dribbles against Paris Saint-Germain tonight; no Bayern Munich player on record (since 2003-04) has made more in a UEFA Champions League knockout stage game. Artist. pic.twitter.com/ZNy1xGK20c
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 8, 2023
Matthijs de Ligt’s game by numbers vs. PSG:
100% aerial duels won
6 x possession won
6 passes into final ⅓
5 clearances
2 aerial duels
2 interceptions
2 goal-line blocks
1 clean sheet
0 foulsA delightful display. ⛔️#UCL pic.twitter.com/yU0vZ7Apqw
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 8, 2023
Expert Takes & Social Media
Both of these players have played in a Champions League Final for Paris Saint-Germain.
Both of them have a Cameroonian father.
Today, they go up against each other in a Champions League fixture, starting at center forward for PSG and Bayern. pic.twitter.com/nSmgqSx5od
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) March 8, 2023
😳“He’s heavily overrated.”
❌ “He has so much baggage. Every team he’s played in, he’s never shone.”
This Ipswich fan explains why he 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙮 wouldn’t take Neymar 👀🤣 pic.twitter.com/ZSQ09clftD
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) March 8, 2023
Incredible noise at the Allianz Arena. (📸 @FCBayern) pic.twitter.com/mYKgzujbyv
— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) March 8, 2023
HT | Bayern Munich 0-0 PSG [agg. 1-0]:
End to end action so far – De Ligt kept out PSG’s best chance with a goal line clearance from Vitinha, but the hosts have also been dangerous, Musiala impressive.
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) March 8, 2023
Dayot Upamecano with a phenomenal 1st half vs Kylian Mbappé.
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) March 8, 2023
Nordi Mukiele vs. Bayern Munich: pic.twitter.com/qBmBQnU3Fl
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) March 8, 2023
Julian Nagelsmann appears to be channelling the spirit of Diego Simeone tonight. Never seen him so animated.
— John Bennett (@JohnBennettBBC) March 8, 2023
Bayern Munich have a goal ruled out for offside after Thomas Muller attempted to play Eric Choupo-Moting’s glancing header… pic.twitter.com/penBlOpefb
— 90min (@90min_Football) March 8, 2023
Bayern have been far better in the second half. Certainly deserve the goal. Real changer from PSG.
— Stefan Bienkowski (@SBienkowski) March 8, 2023
