Bayern Munich

Thomas Muller was on the scoresheet, as were Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry. Bayern will now turn their attentions to the Champions League.

Bundesliga

Nagelsmann has strictly used Leon Goretzka in a very, very attacking role this season. The former Bochum midfielder definitely has some strengths in that role.

Fancy some analysis and a breakdown of the stats and tactics? Some of the attacking sequences were still sloppy, sometimes the players didn’t know when to play the ball fast up the field or retain possession and the attackers still looked a little shot shy. Against Bochum, Ari came on to make his competitive debut for the Bavarian giants and though he couldn’t score a goal (despite coming close twice), he still was very impressive. But it means we might see a lot more experimenting in the future to find the former Manchester City man’s perfect role. Goretzka showed that he is capable in possession, progressing the ball nicely through Bochum’s press, but he really starred when it came to his defensive play. Though, considering how Goretzka usually plays that attacking role and completely eschews this kind of defensive work rate usually, the obvious question is why does he not play this role more often?

At that point, Müller, of course, did not know that Paris Saint-Germain, Tuesday's opponent in the UEFA Champions League, was struggling against Monaco and ...

The truth, however, also is that Bayern, after ten Bundesliga titles in a row, feels that their main goal is the Champions League title this season. There is no doubt that Bayern’s win was deserved in the end. Müller would admit in the mixed zone that Bayern’s start was not the best. Kingsley Coman then came on for the Portuguese wing-back in the 59th minute, and five minutes later, the Frenchman had doubled the lead for Bayern. That goal then paved the way for tactical changes as Nagelsmann switched João Cancelo to the right and brought on Alphonso Davies on the left. At that point, Müller, of course, did not know that Paris Saint-Germain, Tuesday’s opponent in the UEFA Champions League, was struggling against Monaco and would ultimately lose the game.

Bayern Munich have hit form at just the right time ahead of their UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg away to Paris Saint-Germain, who could be without ...

[record-breaking and flawless group stage](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/bayern-munich-inter-milan-champions-league-live-team-news-match-stats-mane-21730), accounting for [Barcelona](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/barcelona-bayern-munich-champions-league-live-team-news-match-stats-lewandowski-21667), [Inter Milan](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/inter-milan-bayern-munich-champions-league-live-team-news-match-stats-mane-21165) and [Viktoria Plzen](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/viktoria-plzen-bayern-munich-champions-league-live-team-news-match-stats-mane-21510) by an aggregate score of 18-12. He's Bayern's top dog for goal contributions in all competitions this season (14 goals and 10 assists). [Read our FIVE reasons why Bayern will beat PSG!](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/5-reasons-bayern-munich-beat-paris-saint-germain-champions-league-last-16-22611) [Bayern](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/fc-bayern-muenchen) extended their unbeaten run to 19 matches in all competitions with a comfortable [3-0 home win over Bochum](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/bayern-munich-bochum-live-team-news-match-stats-cancelo-sommer-mane-neuer-22585) on Saturday. That means [Benjamin Pavard](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/benjamin-pavard) will likely make way, with Manchester City loanee [Joao Cancelo](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/where-will-joao-cancelo-fit-in-at-bayern-munich-nagelsmann-man-city-guardiola-22496) switching over to right-back. PSG have scored 16 and conceded seven. Germany's record champions also have the psychological advantage of being seasoned six-time Champions League winners - their most recent victory coming at the expense of PSG in the [2019/20 final,](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/psg-bayern-munich-champions-league-final-live-line-ups-stats-neymar-lewandowski-12536) courtesy of a second-half goal from [academy product Coman](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/kingsley-coman-from-psg-youth-player-to-beating-them-in-champions-league-final-12587). [Manuel Neuer](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/manuel-neuer-breaks-leg-during-ski-trip-and-his-season-is-over-bayern-munich-22049), [Lucas Hernandez](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/lucas-hernandez) and [Sadio Mane](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/sadio-mane-s-bayern-munich-career-in-numbers-goals-assists-stats-21020) are definitely out - though the later [should be back before the second leg](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/sadio-mane-suffers-injury-bayern-munich-2022-world-cup-senegal-21837) on 8 March. Influential midfielder [Joshua Kimmich](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/joshua-kimmich) is available again after serving a domestic ban, but Nagelsmann has a decision to make on the left-hand side of the attack, with [Jamal Musiala](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/jamal-musiala), [Kingsley Coman](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/kingsley-coman) and [Serge Gnabry](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/serge-gnabry) all in contention. [Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/eric-maxim-choupo-moting), who was a PSG substitute on that day, is enjoying his most prolific season to date, with 13 goals, including three in the Champions League. [Leroy Sane](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/leroy-sane)was Bayern's biggest goal threat in the groups, with four of his own and two assists. [Alphonso Davies](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/alphonso-davies) was among the second-half introductions, but will almost start in the French capital. The Bundesliga leaders were barely troubled at the [Allianz Arena](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/the-allianz-arena-the-a-z-of-bayern-munich-s-home-3263-2207), affording head coach [Julian Nagelsmann](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/how-do-julian-nagelsmann-and-hansi-flick-s-bayern-munich-teams-compare-18307) the luxury of rotating his heavyweight squad at various stages in the contest.

Bad luck has been plaguing PSG for the whole of 2023. After a difficult return to normality after the World Cup and a series of injuries, it is now a virus ...

[PSG](https://www.marca.com/en/football/psg.html) for the whole of 2023. The extent of this includes the aforementioned vomiting, stomach pains and fatigue. Several players have been vomiting, have stomach aches and are suffering from general fatigue.

Their last few meetings have been historic. An incredible, memorable Champions League final in 2020 and two hard-fought quarter final fixtures in 2021, this is ...

Listen to it below or [on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iVOLh5IuFGHdpdrn2UFEp). Fancy some analysis and a breakdown of the stats and tactics? It is time for Bayern Munich to cement themselves, yet again, as a European powerhouse and there is no better team to prove this, than against Paris-Saint Germain. The opener of the UCL Round of 16 is certainly a thriller, as the Bavarians face a fierce European rival in Paris-Saint Germain. The most important thing is that we stay fit and concentrated,” the Dutch international remarked, per [Bayern Munich](https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com) as they head into the [Champions League](https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league).

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Bayern Munich powered to a 3-0 win over VfL Bochum on Saturday to stay a point clear atop the Bundesliga as they warmed up for ...

"On Tuesday we want to improve and the result is important (for the Bundesliga) because we were only one point ahead of Union (before the game) who play later." But the hosts turned on the afterburners to score twice and finish off the game. MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Bayern Munich powered to a 3-0 win over VfL Bochum on Saturday to stay a point clear atop the Bundesliga as they warmed up for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 match with Paris St Germain.

With Lionel Messi joining Kylian Mbappe on the sidelines due to injury, PSG slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the latter's old club Monaco on Saturday. It marked PSG's ...

There is anger." "I am worried about the match on Tuesday night. "There are other matches and we're taking no risk with him. It is bizarre to say that as a PSG manager, but it is the current reality. It is the current state of the team. It is strange but true.

Bundesliga action returns and title holders Bayern Munich are up against 15th placed VfL Bochum to maintain their position at the top of the table.

Although they have managed to beat Bayern in just one of their last 35 meetings. Since the return of Bundesliga, Bochum have managed two wins and two losses in the competition posting the same scoreline in the last two league games (5-2). Bayern Munich have finally managed to return to winning ways after three consecutive 1-1 draws in the Bundesliga.

Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. VfL Bochum; Noussair Mazraoui to Inter Milan already?; Julian Nagelsmann can't see selling Kingsley Coman; ...

He could be getting the itch to leave (especially considering the crowded ranks on the wing at Bayern Munich), but he has not indicated that as of yet. It is hard to envision a scenario where Sabitzer returns to Bayern Munich on any type of full-time basis. The funds will then be reinvested in a replacement, with Morocco international Mazraoui the preferred option of directors Beppe Marotta and Piero Ausilio, after they had previously courted him in 2021. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: Manchester United are prepared to sign Marcel Sabitzer permanently in the summer if he impresses during his loan spell. Inter are ready to cash in on wingback Denzel Dumfries this summer and attempt to replace him with Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui, with help from Achraf Hakimi. Goretzka needed to do way better with that, but said after the match that it was a difficult attempt. I do think the heavy workload and physical toll is having a little bit of an effect on Musiala. - Matthijs de Ligt and Benjamin Pavard were both excellent on the day. - While I have never been inducted into the #MüllerMafia, it is hard to fathom how Nagelsmann had any thought to put Thomas Müller on the bench when games restarted after the World Cup. - Just about the only 50/50 call was Serge Gnabry over Kingsley Coman and Alphonso Davies, but it makes sense. When the team desperately needed to play with some urgency, Müller was there to power the squad with sheer will and determination.

A weakened Paris Saint-Germain lost a second straight game in all competitions to Monaco 3-1 in the French league on Saturday, three days before facing ...

The kickoff of the Clermont-Marseille game was delayed by 45 minutes because police used tear gas to stop fighting outside the stadium. But Ben Yedder restored Monaco’s two-goal lead moments before halftime with a curling shot off the post. Undefeated in all competitions from August to December, PSG has become fragile.

Wissam Ben Yedder scored twice for Monaco as Marseille closed the gap to five points.

Davide Zappacosta opened the scoring in the 23rd minute and Rasmus Hojland added a second 25 minutes from time. Marseille took advantage, closing the gap to five points at the top with a 2-0 victory over Clermont. [Kylian Mbappe](/topic/kylian-mbappe) and Lionel Messi, and went behind in just the fourth minute to Aleksandr Golovin. Real Betis climbed into fifth place after defeating Almeria 3-2. Benjamin Henrichs gave Leipzig the lead in the 24th minute but Janik Haberer equalised just after the hour and Berlin clinched the points thanks to a penalty from Robin Knoche. Thomas Muller gave the league leaders the advantage in the 41st minute, Kingsley Coman added a second in the 64th minute and Serge Gnabry netted the third from the penalty spot.

Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry grabbed the goals as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich warmed up for their UEFA Champions League last-16 first ...

Bayern heeded the warning as Joao Cancelo - operating on the right-hand side following the half-time introduction of Alphonso Davies - guided a trademark cross onto the head of Choupo-Moting, who headed off target. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting headed wide and Müller tested the reflexes of Riemann with a lobbed attempt as the record champions turned the screw. Bochum's resistance was broken before the break, though, following a mix-up between Riemann and Saidy Janko. 74') Riemann blocked from Sane and pounced on Gnabry's follow-up, before pulling off a superb reaction save from Matthijs de Ligt, with Leon Goretzka heading the rebound wide. [Müller](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/thomas-muller) 41', 2-0 [Coman](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/kingsley-coman) 64' (assist: Musiala), 3-0 [Gnabry](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/serge-gnabry) (pen.

Out of the top five leagues, it's commonly known that the English Premier League has the worst referees by far. Normally they're confined to their little ...

Interested in a proper, in-depth look at the game? UEFA have announced that English referee Michael Oliver has been appointed to the game between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes this Tuesday. The reactions in the replies tell the whole story — fans are despondent over this decision.

Kylian Mbappe could yet feature against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg on Tuesday after reportedly returning to training ...

L'Equipe emphasize that while he has not yet been passed fit to feature in the Bayern clash, there is now real hope that he could be ready. Mbappe, 24, is now an increasing possibility to feature in the showdown European clash just two weeks after coming off hurt during the 3-1 win at Stade de la Mosson. [Le Parisien](https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-bayern-kylian-mbappe-sest-entraine-ce-dimanche-et-sera-dans-le-groupe-mardi-12-02-2023-A57BJHVHMJDYHH44EOXAEWZLMQ.php#xtor=AD-1481423553) have gone one step further and are already reporting that Mbappe will be included in PSG's squad to face Bayern on Tuesday night.

Kylian Mbappe Injury, PSG vs Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, UEFA Champions League, Kylian Mbappe PSG Training, Ligue 1, ...

Two days later, they lost to AS Monaco in Ligue 1 by a score of 3-1. Bayern Munich and PSG are preparing for their tantalising UEFA Champions League matchup. He will undoubtedly be needed by the Ligue 1 leaders after Mbappe was benched in yesterday’s defeat by Monaco as a feeble PSG team. According to L’Equipe, Mbappe joined a small group of PSG players as the remainder of the team participated in a recuperation session. Kylian Mbappe Injury: PSG vs Bayern Munich: Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, returned to training on Sunday, raising new hopes that he would be able to play against Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League. On February 1, Mbappe sustained a hamstring injury, and PSG announced that he would miss three weeks of play.

Finally some good news for Paris Saint-Germain, who lost 1-0 against Monaco on Friday after being eliminated from the Coupe de France at the hands of ...

- PSG.

After three draws, the slumbering Bavarians have awoken and played like the dragons they are — reeling off three straight victories in all competitions, this ...

Fancy some analysis and a breakdown of the stats and tactics? [transfer window](http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors)for nothing if you’re the Bavarians. A splendid display from the whole team. [Bayern Munich](https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com) continued their Bundesliga recovery after a rough start to the Rückrunde. If anything, the Bayern manager deserves more credit. - Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry both looking good on the wings in this 3-1-4-2?

“The win was important for us. It might not have been our very best game, but 3 goals, clean sheet, 3 points, no injuries – we can be happy with that. So you ...

You have to be in your absolute best shape to stop them,” De Ligt remarked. Listen to it below or [on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HJCyEC6wD1gs1bqs0rf8I). We’ll play our best football and we’ll have to push our limits to beat them.” As for PSG itself, De Ligt knows that stopping the vaunted trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe will not be an easy task. So I don’t have to watch too many videos (laughs). These world-class players they have can switch from one second to another and play a fantastic game against us.

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible.

[Yann Sommer](/people/yann-sommer/) was signed from Borussia Monchengladbach in January to replace [Manuel Neuer](/people/manuel-neuer/), who is ruled out for the rest of the season, and Switzerland international will hope to mark his first Champions League appearance for Bayern with a clean sheet. [Fabian Ruiz](/people/fabian-ruiz/) in the principality due to a stomach virus, and the hosts will be hoping that the midfielder can recover in time for the midweek contest. [Lionel Messi](/people/lionel-messi/) missed the defeat to Monaco with a hamstring problem, Galtier has stated that the World Cup winner will be fit to line up against Bayern on Tuesday, and he could be joined by [Marco Verratti](/people/marco-verratti/), who is also set to return from injury.

In a repeat of the 2020 final, two of the favourites for the Champions League meet in a mouthwatering last 16 first leg.

PSG 2-1 Bayern - This is largely predicated on Mbappe and Messi being fit to play. The legendary German keeper broke his leg in a skiing accident (if his contract allowed him to ski is uncertain) while Hernandez tore his ACL in the [World Cup](https://www.givemesport.com/world-cup). [Alphonso Davies](https://www.givemesport.com/tag/alphonso-davies/) last season. [Sadio Mane](https://www.givemesport.com/tag/sadio-mane/) didn’t even make it to the Qatar, having suffered a lower leg injury prior to the tournament. That 2020 win for Bayern added to previous wins in 2013 and 2001 in the Champions League era. The closest they have been so far was in 2020 when they lost in the final to this year’s last 16 opponents. Only one side will make it to the last eight, however. One suspects if they are even 70% fit, they will play. We can reveal where you can watch this match, the latest team news and more. Oddly, there has never been a draw between the sides. [Manuel Neuer](https://www.givemesport.com/tag/manuel-neuer) and [Lucas Hernandez](https://www.givemesport.com/lucas-hernandez) both out for the season. A perfect Valentine's Day night for football lovers?

Team news update as Les Parisiens sweat over Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

But Galtier said on the weekend that the Argentine is set to return to training ahead of facing Bayern, leaving the door open to him being named fit to play. Another player reportedly set to miss the match was Messi, after he picked up a muscle injury in the midweek defeat to Marseille. An initial three-week timeframe was stated by the club for the Frenchman’s absence but it is now being reported that Les Parisiens are doing everything they can to bring him back in time for the Bayern game.

A look at Paris Saint-Germain's head-to-head record against Bayern Munich, all of which has taken place in the Champions League.

Carsten Jancker and Giovane Elber both helped themselves to a brace as Giovanni Trapattoni's Bayern steamrollered PSG in a 1997 group-stage clash. George Weah scored in both group games against Bayern at the start of the 1994/95 campaign. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored home and away against his previous employers (PSG, not Stoke City), including the only goal as Bayern defeated Les Parisiens at the Parc des Princes in the second leg. Carlo Ancelotti, a former PSG manager, was sacked the day after the Parisians romped to a 3-0 victory in the French capital. Bayern topped the Champions League group the pair shared that year and would go on to lift the big-eared trophy seven months later. In a reversal of roles from modern day perception, Bayern were considered a breeding ground for celebrity names which underperformed, earning the unflattering nickname FC Hollywood.

Paris Saint-Germain host German league leaders Bayern Munich in the Round of 16 fixture of UEFA Champions League.

We can very well see a strategy By Bayern, in which they just sit back and try to resist PSG, with a plan of getting the job done in the second leg. Their journey in the Champions League this season has been perfect, as they have won all six of their group-stage matches, defeating tough teams like Bayern and Inter on two different occasions. His presence in the team on Tuesday will be immense, and we can all expect a lot of good things from the Portuguese. Bayern Munich takes on Paris Saint-Germain in the first game of the round of 16 fixtures of the Champions League. Though PSG’s recent form in the league has been terrible, and they have also crashed out of the Coupe De France last week. The German Champions will make their way to the Parc Des Princes, to play the first of the two legs this Tuesday.

“The next Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain will definitely be a real buzz,” wrote Müller (as captured by Bild). “I'm really looking forward to ...

“Small anecdote from my career at this point: in my first four years as a young professional, we were in the Champions League Final three times as a matter of course,” recalled Müller. over the two legs, despite the fitness issues they had to endure in the build-up to the quarter-finals. In my view, they are offensively the most exciting football team in the world. However, the experienced midfielder remains confident of his side’s ability to deal with “M-N-M” trio’s threat and progress to the next round. In his monthly [newsletter](https://esmuellert.de/newsletter/) to fans, the 33-year-old declared his ambitions of improving on last season’s UCL campaign and making a deep run in the tournament this time around. Last year, we were knocked out of the tournament far too early for my taste, and we definitely want to do better this year.