Bayern Munich players step up big time against PSG to lift the Champions League.
Manager Rating
Hansi Flick — 9/10
Hansi Flick has done what Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, and Niko Kovac couldn’t do in the last six years. The German manager guided Bayern Munich to the second treble and brought European glory back at the club. Flick’s team selection was on the mark as he exploited PSG’s weakness on the right flank. His substitutes were very well timed in the second half as Die Roten showed maturity in seeing out the game.
Player Ratings
GK, Manuel Neuer — 9/10
Neuer continued his good form on Sunday. The German goalkeeper was a human wall on the night, denying PSG forwards on numerous occasions. He stopped Neymar from opening the scoring by making double saves in the first half. After getting the lead, Neuer used his long legs to stop Marquinhos from scoring the equalizer. The German goalkeeper has reclaimed the crown of the best goalkeeper in the world this season by coming up with big saves in big games.
DEF, Joshua Kimmich — 8.5/10
It was a tantalizing battle on the right flank between Joshua Kimmich and Kylian Mbappe. The German defender doesn’t have the pace to match Mbappe, but he was smart with his tackles and interceptions to stop the French superstar. He made a vital block to stop Mbappe from scoring in the first half. The German international rounded off a superb evening with a delightful hoick over PSG’s defense to find Coman for the goal.
DEF, Jerome Boateng — 6.5/10
Boateng had started the game on a positive note as he looked comfortable at the back against PSG’s menacing front three. However, his stay on the pitch was cut short after suffering in the injury during the 25th minute of the game.
DEF, David Alaba — 8/10
Apart from a big error in the first half when he gave the ball away to Mbappe at the edge of the box, David Alaba had a good game against the French Champions. The Austrian defended well and had a very good game on the ball. His line-breaking passes allowed Die Roten to comfortably build from the back.
DEF, Alphonso Davies — 7/10
Alphonso Davies looked nervous in the first half as Thilo Kehrer and Angel Di Maria were getting were beating him on the left flank. However, he showed a great deal of maturity to recover from this spell to show composure in the second half. The teenage full-back was composed on the ball when Bayern looked to manage the game after getting the lead. Not a trademark Davies performance, but it was still a solid outing for the teenager.
Complete midfield dominance from Bayern Munich
MID, Thiago Alcantara — 9/10
A final game in Bavarian colours was always going to be emotional for Thiago Alcantara. The Spaniard was in tears after the final whistle as he achieved the dream of winning the Champions League title with the German club. In the final, Thiago was the best midfielder on the pitch. The Spanish midfielder showed what exactly Die Roten is going to miss next season. Thiago dominated the tempo of the game through his clever short passing and expansive long passing. The former Barcelona midfielder also showed great defensive awareness in front of the defense, making clean tackles to win the balls from the PSG forwards. What a terrific way to bow out from Bayern for the Spanish midfielder.
MID, Leon Goretzka — 8/10
Similar to Thiago, Goretzka also had a fairly decent game. His passing might not grab the headlines, but he executed the duties of his role with perfection. The German midfielder kept it simple by being secure in possession. Goretzka also won the majority of aerial duels he contested. He was not able to contribute in the final third, but his defensive work allowed Bayern to be less vulnerable on the break. He has improved a lot under Flick this season, and there is still more to come from the German midfielder.
FWD, Serge Gnabry — 7.5/10
After a terrific game against Lyon, Serge Gnabry was expected to be the main threat on the right flank against PSG. However, the German winger didn’t manage to get on the scoresheet. He dovetailed with Kimmich on the right flank, moved inside whenever the right-back was providing the width and vice-versa. PSG didn’t allow him time to shoot whenever he found himself in central areas. He blew hot and cold on the night of the final, but he still did some good work on the flank that will go unnoticed.
FWD, Thomas Muller — 8.5/10
Another tireless and vintage performance from Muller. The former German international kept on making runs in the box to stretch PSG’s defense. He was also very secure in the possession, helping the team to sustain the attacking play. Muller also helped the midfield whenever PSG looked threatening on the break, winning the ball at crucial moments. A terrific campaign for Muller ended with an industrious performance at the biggest stage of European football.
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FWD, Kingsley Coman — 9.5/10
Few eyebrows were raised when Flick decided to start Coman since Perisic had done well in the last three games. However, the German manager was eager to exploit PSG’s right side. Coman provided the relentless dribbling to trouble Thilo Kehrer. The French forward was getting in good positions during the first half, but his decision making was poor. He stepped up in the second half as he was drilling the ball in the box to find Lewandowski. At the hour mark, he made a clever run at the back post to score the winner for the German champions. It has been a frustrating season for Coman due to his inconsistency, but he ended it superbly by scoring the goal to bring European glory back to Munich.
Substitutes were decisive for Bayern Munich
ST, Robert Lewandowski — 8.5/10
After years of criticism, Robert Lewandowski rounded off an impressive campaign with a good display against Paris Saint-Germain. The Polish striker was the focal point of Die Roten’s attack as he dominated the center-back pairing of PSG. He was unlucky to be not on the scoresheet as his shot hit the woodwork in the first half. Keylor Navas also denied him a chance with a superb save when the Polish striker glanced the header from a difficult position. He didn’t get on the scoresheet, but his contribution was telling in the win against PSG, proving once again why he is the best number nine in the world.
Substitutes
DEF, Niklas Sule — 8/10
Sule showed on Sunday that he is the long term defensive rock in this Bayern team. The German defender came on in the 25th minute and slotted seamlessly in the back four. His positioning was on the money, while his accurate long balls in the second half allowed Die Roten to retain the ball in the final third. Under pressure, the German defender looked calm and composed.
FWD, Philippe Coutinho — 7/10
In his last appearance for Die Roten, Coutinho came on just after the hour mark. The Brazilian provided on the left flank. His introduction allowed the German champions to sustain possession in the final third. He also worked hard when the team was put under pressure by PSG during the later stages of the game.
FWD, Ivan Perisic — 7/10
Perisic was surprisingly on the bench rather than featuring in the starting XI after his consistent performances in the last three games. However, Flick’s gamble paid off. The Croatian also made a very positive impact from the bench when he replaced Coman in the 68th minute. He worked hard defensively to win the ball and always remained an outlet on the right flank.
MID, Corentin Tolisso — N/A
Tolisso came on late in the game to replace Thiago in the center of the park. The Frenchman kept it simple and helped the team to see out the game.