PSG was the top team in the world last season when they won the Champions League. However, their performance has been affected by the numerous games they have played since then. As a result, their title is at risk of being taken away.
Bayern Munich appears to be well-positioned to take advantage of PSG's struggles. The team has a strong squad and a solid defense, which could give them an edge in the match.
Harry Kane, a top player for England, has been in excellent form this season. He has scored 25 goals in 20 games across all competitions, including five goals in three Champions League games. Kane's ability to score goals is exceptional, as he has achieved this feat with just nine shots on target.
Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus believes that PSG lacks a player like Kane who can take control of the game and make a significant impact. Matthaus stated in his column that PSG does not have a player who can match Kane's level of performance.
PSG's injury list includes newly crowned Golden Boy Desire Doue, who will be out until the end of the month due to a thigh injury. Other players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola have not yet reached their full potential this season. PSG's best hope of getting a positive result from the game lies with midfielders Vitinha and Joao Neves.
Bayern Munich's defense has been impressive, conceding only four goals in nine Bundesliga games and maintaining a goal difference of +29. In the Champions League, they have conceded only two goals, one fewer than PSG. The team's central defensive duo, Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano, have been solid, allowing only six combined dribbles past them in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich's passing numbers are also noteworthy, with Upamecano completing 497 passes at a success rate of 93.2% and Tah completing 516 passes at a success rate of 95.9%. The team's midfield partnership of Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic is considered one of the best in Europe, allowing their fullbacks to push forward and provide an attacking threat.
PSG, however, has conceded nine Ligue 1 goals, including three in one game against Strasbourg. Their defense has struggled in the air, with none of Willian Pacho, Ilya Zabarnyi, or Marquinhos standing out in this aspect. In contrast, Tah and Upamecano have been effective in heading away opposition attacks.
PSG's recent performances and Bayern Munich's growth under coach Vincent Kompany make them a strong contender to take the title from PSG. Despite the caveat that the Bundesliga is not the most competitive league, Bayern Munich's recent wins have given them momentum, and they appear unstoppable.
