THE stage is set in Libson as PSG and Bayern Munich face-off tonight for the Champions League title.
It’s set to be a pulsating game at the Estadio da Luz as the Ligue 1 side look to win Big Ears for the very first time, while the Bundesliga giants are out for a first triumph since 2013.
Bayern are the underdogs going into the finalCredit: EPA
Bayern booked their place in the final with a comprehensive win over Lyon, while PSG swept aside RB Leipzig to prevent an all-Bundesliga showdown.
What time does PSG vs Bayern Munich kick off?
- The game is due to kick off at 8pm BST.
- Benfica’s home stadium Estadio da Luz plays host for the match as it’s due to be played behind closed doors
What TV channel and live stream is PSG vs Bayern Munich on?
- The game will be shown on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate here in the UK.
- Coverage is due to begin at 7pm BST.
- BT Sport customers can live stream by downloading the official app on their mobile, tablet, PC or games console.
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What is the team news?
PSG will be without Layvin Kurzawa, but Marco Verratti may recover in time for the match.
Keylor Navas may be a doubt for the game as he nurses a minor hamstring injury, he missed the semi-final but French media have reported that he will return for the final.
Neymar escaped a ban after ignoring coronavirus protocol at the end of the semi-final against Leipzig by trading shirts with Marcel Halstenberg and should now start.
Bayern have no players suspended for the game however, Jerome Boateng is a minor doubt.
In the clash against Lyon, Boateng was replaced by Niklas Sule during half-time however, the defender is expected to be available for the game.
Match Odds
- PSG to win – 9/4
- Draw – 29/10
- Bayern Munich to be victorious – 21/20
- Kylian Mbappe To Score 2 or More Goals – 8/1
*All odds correct from Ladbrokes at time of publication
What they said
Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick has promised his side will stick with their high defensive line despite having the pace of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to contend with tonight.
He commented: “In our games over the last 10 months we’ve always tried to impose our style on the opposition and always played with a high line.
“Ultimately we’ve got results doing that, so we won’t change too much on that score.
“What we’ve noticed firstly is the fact we’ve had this high line, we don’t necessarily want to give too much space to the opposition, but of course there’s quite a lot of space in behind our defensive line.
“What is important is we can press the opposition when we are in possession, we have to make sure we can cover all that ground when it goes behind.
“It’s important to cut out those passing lines and not give our opponent space to pass the ball into.
“They have pace and are a top team with incredible players.”
PSG manager Thomas Tuchel has also said his team’s approach will not change.
Tuchel commented: “We always respect the opponents. It’s important to share information and details to my team, to give some solutions.
“We will do what we did in the past for every Champions League game, as well as in Ligue 1. Bayern have won their past 20 games.
“They are so strong with all of their individual qualities. They are very intense. They want to play, but there are always spaces to be found.
“It is so important to find a good mix between playing freely, being confident, and finding key situations and key spaces, and you can only do so if you are free-minded.
“This is why we won’t be adapting too much. In the end, it is not a game to change a lot of things. Maybe one or two positions, that’s it.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
