FC Bayern versus Paris: Manuel Neuer kept his team free in the first half of the Champions League final.
- FC Bayern * will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Sunday at 9 p.m.
- As expected, the final was: incredibly close.
- Manuel Neuer gave everything and shone with a crazy double save.
Update from August 23, 9:50 p.m .: It's a battle of nerves in Lisbon, but Bayern could rely on one thing in the first round: goalkeeper Manuel Neuer! The Bayern captain held the zero against Neymar with a crazy double save.
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- Umut Tengül (@Hellboyumut) August 23, 2020Hansi Flick: Bayern coach at press conference about Champions League final against PSG
... about the idea of playing against PSG's sponsor Qatar and thus against an entire country: We are playing against Paris and Paris is, I think, in France. We look forward to playing against one of the best teams in the world, with a coach with a great philosophy. I value Thomas Tuchel very much as a person and a trainer.
... about national coach Jogi Löw: I would have been angry if he didn't keep his fingers crossed for me. We talked on the phone and he did without the four players for the Nations League. Regeneration is very important, the next season will be very tough. It's a good thing of him. I will give him full support to play a successful European Championship next year. He thinks less about the result and more about the players.
... about PSG: A lot of speed, experience, top players. A lot of quality both in defense and in offense. We have made up our minds, we have a plan. We need our best form to win.
... about the left winger: I'll wait for the final training. With their substitutions, Coman and Coutinho have shown that they can help us. We've had a lot of games now, so we have to see how the strength looks.
FC Bayern: PK before the Champions League final in the live ticker - Flick does not trust Pavard 100% yet
... about an assignment from Pavard: I'm glad that Benjamin managed to be with us. He worked hard. You could tell against Lyon that I absolutely trust him. He is good for us with his presence and his attitude. It's an option. I don't yet have confidence that it's at 100%, but we're going to take a test today.
... about the preparation : It's a lot of fun with the staff and the team. We have quality and fun in training. The team is ready to give everything to win. We always thought from game to game. We've had a bit of luck in the last few games, but we're happy to compete against the best. Tomorrow you can put the crown on yourself.
... about Boateng and Pavard: Jerome Boateng will train with me tonight. We will wait for the final training and then think about it. We hope he is fit.
Hansi Flick on the risky defensive behavior: We were distinguished by the fact that we stand so high. The important thing is that we get pressure on the ball. We analyzed Lyon and Barcelona again. It is important that we deliver the pass routes. Paris has a lot of speed, lots of top players, it's going to be an interesting game. We want to get our philosophy through.
Now Hansi Flick is on the podium:
... about Flick: He managed to get into the team very quickly, gives everyone appreciation. The human side is great. He sees the person behind the player.
... about his ritual of patting himself on the chest before the game: I learned this to sharpen awareness, to wake myself up and to say “it's off now”.
FC Bayern: PK before the Champions League final in the live ticker - right-back Kimmich: "Won't shut us down"
... about his position: I expect to play on the right tomorrow. But the line-up is not out yet.
... about a possible duel with Mbappe: Mbappe and Neymar have a lot of speed, we have to be very careful. But we're not going to hide behind.
... about the previous duels with PSG: Wasn't an issue at all. The squads have changed a lot since then. Cannot be used as a comparison.
... about the daily routine before the final: It's nice that we're playing in Portugal at 8 p.m. The preparation starts now.
... about the national team: The national coach made a very far-sighted decision. It will be a tough season with the European Championship as the highlight. If we get this thing tomorrow, I want to enjoy that too.
... about his expectations in the final: I expect a game on eye level, two top teams deserve in the final.
... about the importance of getting the title: There is no bigger title at club level. As a child you dreamed of it. It's a huge opportunity. The generation before us needed a start (2012 and 2013), we want to do it the first time tomorrow. This year we finally made it to the final and want to get that thing.
Kimmich on the last few days and the preparation: Like every Champions League game, we prepared the same way, had a day shorter break than PSG. The atmosphere is extremely good, everyone is looking forward to the game. The anticipation is huge.
Joshua Kimmich is the first to answer questions from the press:
Update from August 22, 5:42 p.m.: It is about to start, the last press conference of FC Bayern before tomorrow's final in the Champions League against PSG . Head coach Hansi Flick and Joshua Kimmich will reveal the last details about the line-up and the inner workings of the team before the final.
Lisbon - As head coach of Bayern, Hansi Flick has an impeccable record * and has already won national titles with the championship * and the DFB Cup *, which are actually part of the annual compulsory program for Munich . The former assistant coach can now create the sensation and bring the Champions League title to Munich. Before that, he will answer questions about the important topics of the final evening in a press session on Saturday at 5.45 p.m.
FC Bayern before the grand final against PSG: Press conference with Hansi Flick in the live ticker
Even in the press conference before the semi-finals, which the future double-goal scorer Serge Gnabry also attended, Flick said he was not a coach who would reveal a lot about himself. However, when asked about Benjamin Pavard's recovery process, he revealed some details about his starting lineup . On Saturday afternoon, Hansi Flick * could be asked about the well-being of his ailing defender Jerome Boateng , who was substituted for Lyon * due to muscular problems.
Jerome #Boateng had to be replaced at halftime by #OLFCB, according to # FCBayern coach Hansi #Flick, due to muscular problems.
- Manuel Bonke (@mano_bonke) August 19, 2020FC Bayern: PK before the Champions League final in the live ticker - coach Hansi Flick is spoiled for choice
Whether the emergency defense line from the past three games is back in the same formation without the French Pavard will be one of the central questions of this endgame for Flick. Otherwise, the coach does not have to deal with injuries within the team and is spoiled for choice .
The competition is particularly high on the wing positions, Serge Gnabry should be suitable for the right wing after his strong performance in the semifinals. So it remains questionable who on the left will cause a stir against Paris. Whether Flick relies on the well-rehearsed Ivan Perisic , creates a little surprise effect with Kingsley Coman or maybe even starts with the flexible Philippe Coutinho , will probably also be a topic at the press conference.
11- @FCBayern is in the final of the @ChampionsLeague or the national championship competition for the 11th time and draws level with Milan. Only Real reached the final more often (16 times). In time. #OLFCB pic.twitter.com/R5sXtLLSAD
- OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) August 19, 2020Bayern head coach before the showdown against PSG: Flick's looseness could be the key to success
The FC Bayern coach, who always appears relaxed , will not let himself be disturbed and is apparently just as calmly approaching the Champions League final * as the other games of the final tournament in Lisbon *. Flick's refreshingly easy manner could bring his players, who have now thanked the fans in an open letter, the necessary relaxation to keep a cool head in the final against the Parisian star ensemble , which is broadcast live on free TV to preserve. (ajr) * tz.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-DIgital editorial network.