Match report

Paris Saint Germain Stuns Bayern Munich 3-2 in UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
2–3
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
Apr 7, 2021

Paris Saint Germain stunned the football world by defeating Bayern Munich 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League. Despite Bayern Munich's fierce comeback, PSG maintained their composure and secured a crucial victory. Key goals from Kylian Mbappe and Marquinhos set the tone for the Parisians, while Thomas Müller and Eric Choupo-Moting brought the Bavarians back into the game. This result will have significant implications for both teams' Champions League campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Paris Saint Germain (PSG) defeated Bayern Munich 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • Kylian Mbappe scored twice for PSG, with assists from Neymar.
  • • Marquinhos scored in the 28th minute, also assisted by Neymar.
  • • Thomas Müller and Eric Choupo-Moting scored for Bayern Munich.
  • • PSG had a total of 4 substitutions, while Bayern Munich had 3.

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 27 D. Alaba (D)
  • 4 N. Süle (D)
  • 21 L. Hernández (D)
  • 5 B. Pavard (D)
  • 18 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 13 E. Choupo-Moting (F)
  • 25 T. Müller (M)
  • 29 K. Coman (M)
  • 10 L. Sané (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 A. Davies
  • 17 J. Boateng
  • 20 B. Sarr
  • 8 Javi Martínez
  • 42 J. Musiala
  • 35 A. Nübel
  • 23 T. Nianzou

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 P. Kimpembe (D)
  • 22 A. Diallo (D)
  • 31 C. Dagba (D)
  • 11 Á. Di María (M)
  • 27 I. Gueye (M)
  • 15 Danilo Pereira (M)
  • 23 J. Draxler (M)
  • 10 Neymar (M)
  • 7 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Ander Herrera
  • 25 M. Bakker
  • 18 M. Kean
  • 12 Rafinha
  • 32 T. Pembele
  • 35 I. Gharbi
  • 19 Pablo Sarabia
  • 42 A. Kamara
  • 4 T. Kehrer
  • 16 Sergio Rico
  • 30 A. Letellier
  • 39 K. Nagera

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    3' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Neymar
  2. Paris Saint Germain
    28' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Marquinhos · Assist: Neymar
  3. Paris Saint Germain
    30' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marquinhos · On: Ander Herrera
  4. Bayern Munich
    33' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Goretzka · On: A. Davies
  5. Bayern Munich
    35' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    L. Hernandez

    Foul

  6. Bayern Munich
    37' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Choupo-Moting · Assist: Benjamin Pavard
  7. Bayern Munich
    42' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Sule · On: J. Boateng
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    46' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Abdou Diallo · On: M. Bakker
  9. Bayern Munich
    60' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Müller · Assist: J. Kimmich
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    62' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    J. Draxler

    Foul

  11. Paris Saint Germain
    68' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Á. Di María
  12. Bayern Munich
    70' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kimmich

    Argument

  13. Paris Saint Germain
    71' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Á. Di María · On: Moise Kean
  14. Bayern Munich
    72' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Boateng

    Foul

  15. Bayern Munich
    89' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    E. Choupo-Moting

    Argument

  16. Paris Saint Germain
    90' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Neymar · On: Rafinha

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 16 7
Pass Accuracy 87% 76%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 31 6
Corners 15 1
Total Passes 523 316
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 10 0
Shots on Target 12 5
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 456 240
Shots Inside Box 21 5
Saves 1 10
Shots Outside Box 10 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early dominance by PSG: Kylian Mbappe and Neymar orchestrated PSG's early lead with goals in the 3rd and 28th minute, respectively, giving PSG a strong start and psychological advantage.
  • ▸ Bayern Munich's comeback: With goals from Eric Choupo-Moting and Thomas Müller, Bayern Munich managed to narrow the gap and put pressure on PSG, showcasing their resilience and quality.
  • ▸ PSG's final push: Kylian Mbappe's second goal in the 68th minute secured the win for PSG, despite Bayern Munich's efforts to equalize.