Joe Cole explains why Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma give PSG 'glimmer of hope' against Bayern Munich

If PSG are to get through their Champions League last 16 clash against Bayern Munich then Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma will be vital, says BT Sport’s Joe Cole. PSG lost the first leg at the Parc des Princes 1-0, as Bayern took a lead back to Germany thanks to a fine volley from Parisien Kingsley Coman. Ad The product of the PSG academy struck the only goal of the game, with Donnarumma coming in for some criticism for his role in the goal, but former England and Chelsea winger Cole said that the goalkeeper will be key for the return leg.

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“The last 20 minutes they put the burners on. [Kylian] Mbappe came on and they made two or three chances and they could have won the game, let alone drawn the game, because they had moments. “The difference with this PSG team… which is why I think they’ve got a glimmer of hope, two reasons.

«One is Sergio Ramos is back playing at the top of his game and in Donnarumma, I think they’ve got an outstanding keeper. “Those two will have to be outstanding in the second leg.” At this point former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand pointed out to Cole that Donnarumma could have done better with the goal. Chelsea owner Boehly flies to Paris for Neymar talks — Paper Round Potter