Bayern Munich vs PSG, Match Preview, Key Points, Possible Tactical Change
All is set for the titanic quarter-final showdown between PSG and Bayern Munich at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup.
The tie is coming up this Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, and brings up memories of the 2020 UEFA Champions League final with Bayern Munich claiming a 1-0 win courtesy of a Kingsley Coman header.
A lot has changed since then, especially with PSG finally winning the elusive Champions League trophy this year under Manager Luis Enrique and qualifying for its first Club World Cup, albeit courtesy of its UEFA ranking.
In terms of the rivalry between both sides, nothing has changed as Bayern Munich’s dominance over PSG remains consistent with the latest win coming in the 1-0 league phase win over the Parisians.
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Preview
Ahead of the Bayern Munich Clash, Luis Enrique was more than happy for his players to get some form of rest, PSG would have had at least 3 days of rest for what promises to be a testing night of football, Joao Neves recorded 2 goals in the 4-0 win over Inter Miami and while his team’s ‘energy levels’ dropped in the second half of the encounter, Luis Enrique was full of praise with the contribution of Joao Neves who he believes has been one of the clubs best signings last summer and can still improve especially in goal scoring.
JoĂŁo Neves is expected to keep his place in the midfield because of his tenacity and overall quality.
Bayern Munich surprisingly finished second in its group, but instead of facing Chelsea, met Flamengo, whom they dispatched 4-2 in what was not an entirely convincing display from the Bavarians.
Harry Kane scored his 40th and 41st goals of the season in the win and believes that, despite the scare against Flamengo, Bayern Munich head into the PSG tie with confidence after defeating them earlier in the season.
This is the 15th Matchup between both sides, and PSG must be sick of facing Bayern Munich, having lost the last 4 encounters, failing to score in any of the matches.
Bayern Munich vs PSG Injury News
Vincent Kompany has declared Bayern Munich’s readiness to lift the Club World Cup Title and is likely to keep the same team that played in the win over Flamengo.
Leroy Sane bid farewell to the tournament and Bayern Munich after running down his contract and signing for Galatasaray earlier this year. His last game was the win over Flamengo.
Jamal Musiala played 18 minutes in the win and could be called upon once again as he continues his comeback from injury.
Players like Defender, Hiroki Ito, Kim Min Jae, and Alphonso Davies remain out.
Unlike Bayern Munich, PSG supposedly had an easier game against Inter Miami and could afford to give Fabian Ruiz and Marquinhos much needed rest while taking the foot off the gas in the second half. 2 daays ago, Fabian Ruiz became a doubt for the game after he came down with a mild virus but he trained Friday and should take his place in the starting 11.
PSG is buoyed by the return of Ousmane Dembele, who missed all matches at the group stage but returned to play the last 29 minutes against Inter Miami. Luis Enrique is expected to maintain the starting trio of Doue, Barcola, and Kvaratskhelia. Still not at the same level that propelled PSG to its first Champions League triumph, Dembele, who has scored 33 goals this season, will further boost their chances of reaching the semi-final of the Club World Cup.
Bayern Munich vs PSG Probable Playing XI
PSG Probable XI
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz;
Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Bayern Munich Probable XI
Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane
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