Bayern Munich lift sixth European title with a narrow win against PSG.
Bayern Munich completed the second treble in their history after winning the Champions League final against Paris-Saint Germain. Kingsley Coman was the hero as he scored the game’s only solitary goal in Lisbon on Sunday.
Hansi Flick decided to make a surprise change in the lineup that earned victories against Barcelona and Lyon. The German manager decided to bring Kingsley Coman back in the lineup, replacing Ivan Perisic. Joshua Kimmich started in the right-back position despite the availability of Benjamin Pavard. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel also made one change to the lineup that cruised to victory against RB Leipzig. Keylor Navas recovered from a minor knock, replacing Sergio Rico in the goal.
Die Roten started much better than they did against Lyon and Barcelona. They dominated the possession and won the ball higher up the pitch through a well-organized press. Robert Lewandowski came close to open to breaking the deadlock as his cushioned header onto the post.
PSG took time to get going as they tried to take advantage of Die Roten’s high line defense. Angel Di Maria had a golden opportunity to score when Ander Herrera slid a clever pass into his path. However, the Argentine winger blasted the shot well over the goal. Rekordmeister were dealt a blow as Jerome Boateng hobbled off at 25th minute.
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The French club came close to scoring again when Kylian Mbappe had a chance to smash it from close range, but his shot was blocked brilliantly by Joshua Kimmich. PSG looked well on top as Manuel Neuer had to come off quickly from his line to deny Neymar. As the half went on, Die Roten gained control, but it was evenly poised at half-time.
Bayern started the second half in the same way they ended the first one. The game was getting heated up as tackles were flying out and several players were booked by the referee. Just before the hour mark, Die Roten struck goal. A lovely floating pass from Kimmich was headed into the goal at the back post by Coman. Flick was vindicated by his team selection.
After getting the lead it was all about managing the game and Bayern did it to perfection. They continued to press aggressively and win the duels in the midfield, breaking the build-up play for PSG. They also created some good chances on the break. Neuer denied Marquinhos with a superb save, but Die Roten efficiently nullified the explosive front three of PSG.
The French club had a big chance at the end of the game, but it was all about superb game management from Die Roten to see out the game. An incredible achievement from Flick and his team as they bring the trophy back to Allianz Arena after six years of pain in the knockout rounds.
"Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)NeuerKimmich-Boateng-Alaba-DaviesThiago-GoretzkaGnabry-Muller-ComanLewandowskiSubstitutes: Ulreich, Hoffmann, Odriozola, Sule (↓Boateng (25′)), Pavard, Martínez, Coutinho(↓Gnabry (68′)), Cuisance, Perisic (↓Coman (68′)), Hernandez, Tolisso (↓Thiago (86′)), Zirkzee.Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)NavasKehrer-Silva-Kimpembe-BernatHerrera- Marquinhos-ParedesDi Maria-Neymar-MbappeSubstitutes: Rico, Bulka, Veratti (↓Paredes (65′)), Chupo-Moting (↓Di Maria (80′)), Draxler (↓Herrera (72′)), Sarabia, Icardi, Kurzawa (↓Bernat (80′)), Diallo, Bakker, Gueye, Dagba"