PSG vs Bayern Munich Prediction
UEFA Champions League Preview at Parc des Princes
We look ahead to Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, offering our preview and prediction for this exciting encounter.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Recent Success
Last season, Paris Saint-Germain emerged as Europe's top team by securing the continental treble, highlighted by their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. Their achievement marked a historic milestone for French football.
Current Season Performance and Challenges
Despite appearances of stability—they lead Ligue 1 and share the top spot in their Champions League group with Bayern Munich—PSG are still finding their rhythm this season. Injuries to key players, likely linked to their extended commitments including the FIFA Club World Cup, have hampered their start.
- The usual front three of Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have started only 12 games combined in Ligue 1 after 11 matches.
- Midfielders Fabián Ruiz and João Neves rank 16th and 19th respectively for minutes played this season among the squad.
- In defense, the central pairing of Marquinhos and Willian Pacho has appeared together in only two league matches.
Last season’s defensive duo Marquinhos and Willian Pacho "have started only two league games together" this season.
As the defending champions, PSG face the challenge of overcoming a motivated Bayern Munich, Europe's most in-form team currently.
Author's summary: PSG struggle with injuries and squad rotation early this season as they prepare to face in-form Bayern Munich in a crucial Champions League showdown.