Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Paris Saint Germain 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
0–1
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Apr 13, 2021

Bayern Munich edged past Paris Saint Germain with a 1-0 win in the UEFA Champions League, thanks to Eric Choupo-Moting's goal in the 40th minute. Despite Paris Saint Germain's aggressive efforts, the team couldn't break through Bayern Munich's solid defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Paris Saint Germain 0–1 Bayern Munich
  • • Goal: Eric Choupo-Moting (Bayern Munich) in the 40th minute
  • • Yellow cards: D. Alaba (Bayern Munich), Colin Dagba (Paris Saint Germain), T. Müller (Bayern Munich), Ander Herrera (Paris Saint Germain)

Lineups

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Bakker
  • 18 M. Kean
  • 21 Ander Herrera
  • 4 T. Kehrer
  • 6 M. Verratti
  • 32 T. Pembele
  • 16 Sergio Rico
  • 39 K. Nagera
  • 19 Pablo Sarabia
  • 12 Rafinha
  • 24 A. Florenzi
  • 70 Y. Saidani

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 17 J. Boateng (D)
  • 27 D. Alaba (M)
  • 21 L. Hernández (D)
  • 5 B. Pavard (D)
  • 19 A. Davies (D)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 13 E. Choupo-Moting (F)
  • 25 T. Müller (M)
  • 29 K. Coman (M)
  • 10 L. Sané (M)

Substitutes

  • 42 J. Musiala
  • 8 Javi Martínez
  • 23 T. Nianzou
  • 20 B. Sarr
  • 49 M. Zaiser
  • 44 J. Stanišić
  • 35 A. Nübel

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    40' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Choupo-Moting
  2. Bayern Munich
    52' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    D. Alaba

    Foul

  3. Paris Saint Germain
    55' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Colin Dagba

    Foul

  4. Paris Saint Germain
    58' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Abdou Diallo · On: M. Bakker
  5. Bayern Munich
    68' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    T. Müller

    Foul

  6. Bayern Munich
    71' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Davies · On: J. Musiala
  7. Paris Saint Germain
    73' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Draxler · On: Moise Kean
  8. Bayern Munich
    85' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Choupo-Moting · On: Javi Martínez
  9. Paris Saint Germain
    88' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Á. Di María · On: Ander Herrera
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    90' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Ander Herrera

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Paris Saint Germain Bayern Munich
Fouls 10 21
Pass Accuracy 82% 85%
Offsides 7 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 396 477
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 325 406
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Eric Choupo-Moting's goal in the 40th minute shifted momentum in favor of Bayern Munich, setting the tone for the remainder of the match.
  • ▸ Paris Saint Germain struggled to find their rhythm after conceding early, with several substitutions made in the second half to regain control.