Bayern Munich vs PSG - Preview

07.03.2023 - 17:13 beinsports.com

Bayern Munich take on French champions PSG at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night as both sides seek to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.The Bavarians hold a one-goal lead going into the clash, courtesy of PSG academy product Kingsley Coman's strike against his former side.

In almost identical fashion to their Champions League final triumph over PSG back in 2020, Kingsley Coman was the difference once again in the Round of 16 first leg at the Parc des Princes.Julian Nagelsmann's side will enter the second leg as strong favourites to progress, after holding onto their 1-0 lead in Paris despite a late sending off for Benjamin Pavard.

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MUNICH: New Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged Saturday he faces a challenging start to his new job after his surprise hiring Friday to replace Julian Nagelsmann. Tuchel goes straight into crucial games, starting with German title rival — and Tuchel’s former club — Borussia Dortmund on April 1. “The challenge can’t be any greater,” Tuchel said.

Bayern Munich part ways with coach Nagelsmann, appoint Tuchel

MUNICH, Germany :Bayern Munich parted ways with coach Julian Nagelsmann on Friday and appointed former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as his successor, with the German champions in second place in the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich Set To Tap Thomas Tuchel After Shock Julian Nagelsmann Exit: Report

Bayern Munich were poised Friday to announce that they have sacked coach Julian Nagelsmann, replacing him with former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel just days before crucial Champions League and Bundesliga games next month. Bayern had signed Nagelsmann for five years just two years ago but nerves have been running high as the perennial Bundesliga champions are struggling to hold onto their lead in the league table. While Bayern have yet to officially announce the shock decision, German media have widely reported on the switch.

Bayern Munich sack Julian Nagelsmann with Thomas Tuchel lined up as replacement

Bayern Munich sacked head coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday night with former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel set to take over, according to reports.

"PSG Not A Team": Bayern Munich Legend Philipp Lahm Lambasts Lionel Messi's Club

Paris Saint-Germain unarguably remains one of the most attractive teams in the world. But, despite having the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Sergio Ramos, etc. in the roster, PSG find themselves out of the UEFA Champions League, the biggest club competition in the world. The Parisiens suffered a 4-1 aggregate defeat at the hands of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich to return empty-handed once again. Giving his honest verdict on PSG, Bayern legend Philipp Lahm said that the Messi and Mbappe starring club is 'not a team'.

Watch: Close Shave! Pitch Invader Nearly Takes Out Lionel Messi During PSG-Bayern Munich Clash In UEFA Champions League

It was a disappointing outing for Lionel Messi as PSG crashed out of the UEFA Champions League following a loss against Bayern Munich in the Round Of 16 stages of the tournament. The Argentine superstar was unable to impact the game and was almost taken down by a pitch invader who was able to trick the on-field security. With PSG trailing 0-2 against German champions Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Munich, a fan ran towards Messi and almost crashed with the footballer as he slipped in front of him. Security personnel quickly rushed into the field and took control of the situation.