Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Paris Saint Germain 3-1 in UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
3–1
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
Dec 5, 2017

Bayern Munich delivered a masterful performance to defeat Paris Saint Germain 3-1 in their UEFA Champions League clash, with Robert Lewandowski and Corentin Tolisso scoring crucial goals. Bayern's strong start and efficient defensive work kept the high-flying PSG at bay, as the French side struggled to find their rhythm.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich scored three goals by R. Lewandowski (8'), C. Tolisso (37' and 69'),
  • • K. Mbappe scored for Paris Saint Germain (50'),
  • • J. Kimmich, James Rodríguez, and S. Rudy received yellow cards for Bayern Munich,
  • • Marquinhos and J. Draxler received yellow cards for Paris Saint Germain

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 S. Ulreich (G)
  • 5 M. Hummels (D)
  • 27 D. Alaba (D)
  • 4 N. Süle (D)
  • 32 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 7 F. Ribéry (M)
  • 19 S. Rudy (M)
  • 11 J. Rodríguez (M)
  • 24 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 29 K. Coman (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 T. Müller
  • 23 A. Vidal
  • 13 Rafinha
  • 8 Javi Martínez
  • 17 J. Boateng
  • 22 T. Starke
  • 34 M. Friedl

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Areola (G)
  • 32 Dani Alves (D)
  • 2 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 20 L. Kurzawa (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 6 M. Verratti (M)
  • 23 J. Draxler (M)
  • 25 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 9 E. Cavani (F)
  • 10 Neymar (F)
  • 29 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 P. Kimpembe
  • 18 G. Lo Celso
  • 1 K. Trapp
  • 11 Á. Di María
  • 12 T. Meunier
  • 17 Yuri
  • 27 J. Pastore

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    8' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski
  2. Bayern Munich
    22' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kimmich
  3. Bayern Munich
    23' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    James Rodríguez
  4. Bayern Munich
    37' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tolisso · Assist: James Rodríguez
  5. Paris Saint Germain
    41' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Marquinhos
  6. Paris Saint Germain
    50' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: E. Cavani
  7. Bayern Munich
    53' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    S. Rudy
  8. Bayern Munich
    67' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Franck Ribéry · On: T. Müller
  9. Bayern Munich
    69' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tolisso · Assist: K. Coman
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    72' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Thiago Silva · On: P. Kimpembe
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    82' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    J. Draxler
  12. Bayern Munich
    83' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: James Rodríguez · On: A. Vidal
  13. Bayern Munich
    85' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Alaba · On: Rafinha
  14. Paris Saint Germain
    90'+1 Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Draxler · On: G. Lo Celso

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 90%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 506 580
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 8
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 445 524
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayern Munich took an early lead with a goal from R. Lewandowski in the 8th minute, setting the tone for the match,
  • ▸ Corentin Tolisso's second goal in the 69th minute sealed the victory for Bayern Munich, effectively ending PSG's hopes of a comeback