Bayern Munich narrowly defeated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1-0 in UEFA Champions League match at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday Night. The decisive moment came in the 37th minute when Bayern defender Kim Min-jae headed home his first-ever Champions League goal. Joshua Kimmich’s well-placed set-piece delivery was initially parried by PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, only for Kim to capitalise on the rebound. PSG’s Ousmane Dembele gets the red card, as PSG were left with 10 men on the field.
Scrappy first half with flashes of brilliance
The opening minutes of the match were high-paced, with both teams showing attacking intent. Bayern came close early on, with Safonov making crucial saves to deny Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane. PSG also had their moments, with Warren Zaïre-Emery and Ousmane Dembele testing Manuel Neuer. However, Kim’s goal gave the home side a small advantage heading into the halftime.
PSG’s struggles continue after the red card
The second half saw PSG chasing the game, but they really struggled when Ousmane Dembele was sent off in the 56th minute after receiving a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Alphonso Davies. Down to 10 men, the Parisian side struggled to create meaningful chances against Bayern’s solid defence.
Bayern fails to capitalise on chances
Despite dominating possession and creating opportunities, Bayern was unable to extend their lead. Substitute Thomas Muller came close with a shot that went narrowly wide, while Musiala hit the woodwork in the 73rd minute. Safonov was PSG’s standout performer, making a series of saves to keep his side in the game.
Late push from PSG falls short
In the dying minutes, PSG pushed forward, earning a corner in stoppage time and even sending Safonov up to join the attack. However, Bayern’s defence, marshalled by Kim and Dayot Upamecano, held firm to secure the victory.
Key takeaways from FCB vs PSG
Bayern’s win put their position at 11th. Their lack of clinical finishing could be a concern moving forward. PSG will need to regroup after a disappointing performance that leaves them in a dangerous position in the group stage standings. This match showed Bayern’s defensive organisation and PSG’s struggles to perform in high-stakes away games.
