Bayern Munich compounded Paris Saint-Germain’s European struggles with a narrow 1-0 victory on Tuesday evening at the Allianz Arena, in the fifth round of the Champions League group stage.
The decisive moment of the match came in the 38th minute when Min Jae Kim found the back of the net, securing Bayern’s victory.
This result pushed Bayern up to 9 points, placing them in 11th position, while PSG stayed on 4 points, slipping to 26th in the standings.
Bayern Munich began the match with intensity, creating their first clear chance in the 7th minute. Joshua Kimmich delivered a perfectly timed through ball to an unmarked Jamal Musiala in the box, whose powerful shot was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Safonov.
The hosts threatened again in the 12th minute when Leroy Sané latched onto a pass from Konrad Laimer on the right side of the penalty area, firing a low shot that Safonov once more managed to block.
Kingsley Coman showcased his individual brilliance in the 28th minute, weaving past Hakimi, Neves, and Emery on the left side before unleashing a shot from inside the box that narrowly missed the post.
Paris Saint-Germain nearly broke the deadlock just a minute later. Fabian Ruiz sent a precise low cross from the left, finding Warren Zaire-Emery unmarked in the box, but his direct effort sailed wide of the goal, missing a golden opportunity to take the lead.
Paris Saint-Germain continued to push forward, with Ousmane Dembélé creating danger in the 32nd minute by outmaneuvering Kim inside the box before unleashing a shot that Manuel Neuer expertly saved. Moments later, Ruben Neves fired a powerful strike from the edge of the area that narrowly missed the post.
Bayern broke the deadlock in the 38th minute. A corner delivery caused confusion in PSG’s defense, and Safonov’s failed clearance left the ball for Min Jae Kim, who headed it into the net from close range.
The Bavarians sought to extend their lead, with Neuer launching a long pass to Kingsley Coman in the 41st minute. Coman sped past Hakimi from midfield, reaching the penalty area before firing a shot with the outside of his foot that just grazed over the crossbar. The first half ended with Bayern leading 1-0.
PSG’s night worsened in the 57th minute when Dembélé was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for tripping Alphonso Davies, reducing the French side to 10 men.
Despite the setback, PSG remained determined. Substitute Kang-in Lee delivered a dangerous free-kick cross in the 65th minute, which Nuno Mendes followed up with a shot inside the area that narrowly missed the target.
Bayern quickly responded, with Harry Kane setting up Coman for a direct shot that sailed over the bar. In the 74th minute, Jamal Musiala nearly doubled the lead with a powerful strike from inside the box that Safonov barely tipped onto the post.
As the clock wound down, PSG had one last chance in the 85th minute when Neves fired a fierce shot from inside the area that flew over the bar. Despite their efforts, PSG couldn’t find an equalizer, and the match concluded with Bayern securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
