Bayern Munich is set to face Paris Saint Germain in its next Champions League outing. Not only is this a fixture between two top teams, but it’s one that has built up historical significance ever since Bayern edged out PSG to claim the Champions League title in 2020. Overall, Bayern has won the fixture seven times to PSG’s six victories (FBREF).
In the build-up to the match, Abendzeitung sports journalist Kilian Kreitmair captured (via @iMiaSanMia) Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano speaking about the tie, saying, “PSG have very good attackers. It will be a very big game.”
PSG’s attack as a whole has been exemplary this season, as the team has netted 36 goals in 12 league matches (FotMob). Standout players in the attack include the likes of Bradley Barcola, Marco Asensio, Kang-in Lee, and Ousmane Dembélé. While this collection of players might not seem as threatening as the trio of Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé, they pack a serious punch.
In Ligue 1, Asensio has racked up two goals and four assists; Dembélé five goals and four assists; Lee six goals and one assist; and finally Barcola, the new gem in the PSG crown following the departure of Mbappé, is on 10 goals and two assists.
Bayern’s attack has been ruthless this season as well, with just as many goals scored in one fewer league matches (FotMob), but if there’s one thing to have been learned from the Bavarian’s staggering Champions League defeat to FC Barcelona it’s that the strength of the defense will decide big matches.
