‘No questions on Hakimi’ – PSG boss Galtier
Bayern Munich will look to finish their progress by way of to the Champions League quarter-finals once they host Paris Saint-Germain within the last-16 second leg tonight.
The Bundesliga champions received the primary leg on the Parc des Princes 1-0 after Kingsley Coman’s guided volley beat PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, Bayern had been dealt a blow proper on the finish of the sport as defender Benjamin Pavard collected a second yellow card and was despatched off.
The first leg was a detailed affair although Bayern had been superior in pictures and possession one thing that PSG boss, Christophe Galtier, will attempt to change this night. The French facet have received all three of their Ligue 1 matches for the reason that defeat to Bayern and have notched up 11 objectives in that point with Kylian Mbappe scoring 5 himself.
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi can be anticipated to play regardless of an ongoing prison investigation in opposition to him after the 24-year-old was accused of rape. Galtier declined to handle the continued investigation however did affirm that Hakimi might return after recovering from damage saying: “The aim with our medical staff is for him to be available for the match against Bayern.”
Follow all of the motion from the Champions League last-16 as Bayern Munich host PSG:
What is the early group information?
Bayern Munich will probably be with out Benjamin Pavard, who’s suspended, with Josip Stanisic in line to deputise on the proper of Julian Nagelsmann’s defensive three.
Noussair Mazraoui not too long ago took a break from soccer because of a coronary heart problem and will not but be able to return, whereas Manuel Neuer and Lucas Hernandez are long-term absentees.
News of Neymar’s damage comes as a blow to Paris Saint-Germain, with the Brazilian ahead out for the remainder of the season. In his absence, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe could also be employed as a entrance two and supported by a strengthened midfield.
Michael Jones8 March 2023 18:05
How to observe Bayern Munich vs PSG
Bayern Munich vs PSG is because of kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 8 March on the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
Viewers within the United Kingdom can watch the match dwell on BT Sport 2, with protection on the channel from 7.15pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the motion by way of the BT Sport app or on-line participant.
Michael Jones8 March 2023 18:00
Bayern Munich vs PSG
Good night and welcome to The Independent’s protection of tonight’s Champions League motion between two heavyweights of Europe.
Bundesliga winners, Bayern Munich, host the French champions Paris Saint-Germain with the winner assured a spot within the quarter-finals of Europe’s high competitors.
Chelsea and Benfica are already by way of after their victories over Borussia Dortmund and Club Brugge yesterday however who will probably be becoming a member of them within the final eight?
Bayern deliver a slender lead into tonight’s second leg after Kingsley Coman struck in Paris to provide the German group a 1-0 victory and a draw this night can be sufficient to see them progress.
PSG, and Kylian Mbappe particularly, are in incredible kind although and can deliver a unique mindset to the match. In Paris they sat off Bayern and allowed them the ball however anticipate Christophe Galtier’s facet to be extra proactive tonight.
We’ll have all of the build-up, group information and match motion earlier than the match kicks off at 8pm.
Michael Jones8 March 2023 16:32