PSG loss to Bayern: PSG suffered a 1-0 loss at home against Bayern Munich in the UCL Last night, which puts them on the backfoot ahead of the 2nd leg.
Ex-PSG player, Kingsley Coman scored the sole goal and winner for the Bavarian side to ensure a lead going into the 2nd leg at the Allianz Arena.
This was a massive result for both sides but particularly for PSG, as they have lost their 5th match of the year across competition.
PSG’s 2023 isn’t going to plan at all 😳😬 pic.twitter.com/4ObL5O3GBI
— LiveScore (@livescore) February 14, 2023
We decode the reasons why PSG lost to Bayern in the UCL 1st leg clash of the RO 16 and what were the biggest surprises.
PSG seemed the visitors
Such was the performance from the French side particularly in the 1st half, that PSG looked the visiting rather than the home side.
Bayern was all over the French side in the contest and did not let them get any sort of free space to move or create opportunities.
The Bavarians won the duals in the centre of the park alongside the attacking 3rd, rendering PSG listless in the contest.
Mbappe had an effort chalked out in the 2nd half which was the equalizer as it was off side. But apart from this, PSG were listless and did not look the home side.
With a 4th loss in 11 matches during this year across competitions, Paris are in a bit of a hole from which getting out is a difficult ask.
Neymar, Messi Flop
The ex-Barcelona teammates, Neymar and Messi had rather forgettable nights in the 1st leg clash last night.
Neymar, Messi were expected to lead the line with Mbappe’s absence but could not muster it was not the case. There was large times where the two players were seen walking on the pitch.
PSG have now lost THREE straight matches ❌
It’s the first time in the Messi, Neymar and Mbappe era that this happens 😬 pic.twitter.com/Whd2j9Da8s
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 14, 2023
Half-Fit Mbappe a threat
Mbappe was supposed to miss this clash owing to an injury picked up against Montpellier earlier this month.
However, Mbappe managed to start from the bench and was called in just before the hour-mark.
He grew into the game and was threatening even while carrying the injury. Such was the urgency from Galtier to get his main man on to ensure recovery.
This save from Sommer on Mbappe 😬 pic.twitter.com/IoGn5rEycT
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 14, 2023
The Frenchman had 2 goals chalked off, one of which due to the most marginal of offsides.
One thing is for sure, if Mbappe attains full fitness for the 2nd leg, PSG will be a massive threat on the counter and will do all out for the win in Munich.
