Although its history is much more glorious, although it is known for its tough nature, Bayern Munich arrived yesterday (Tuesday) for the first match against Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 of the Champions League as an underdog.
She didn't get too many chances to leave the city of lights with a victory, but the German champion got what she wanted thanks to a small-big 0:1 by Kingsley Coman, which gave him and his teammates a great advance for the rematch in about three weeks.
"To score here at Parc de France was my childhood dream," Koeman said at the end.
"It was a special moment. This is the club where I grew up, the city where I was born, so I didn't want to celebrate here, in front of those fans. I was replaced because I got a blow to my ankle and I had pain in my leg, but I think it's just something for a few days."
Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann was surprised by the way the hosts played and said after the game: "We played very well in the first 25 minutes and controlled well. Despite this, we could have been more dangerous and went for the goal more. There was a feeling that we were a little surprised, because we held the ball so much and Paris She went backwards. I knew they were defending and standing behind, but it was a bit surprising, so far behind without the possibility of winning the ball."
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About Kylian Mbappe, who came on as a substitute for PSG and changed the game, Nagelsmann said: "Obviously, he is a player who can change the course of the game. We saw it when he came on. Although his goal was disallowed, when he went up the atmosphere changed, both in the stadium and for the players on the field".
The one who stole the show at the end of the game was Bayern's Canadian defender - Alphonso Davies.
Three years ago, after the Bavarians defeated Barcelona 2:8 in the Corona season, he asked Leo Messi for his shirt, but the flea was obviously very nervous and did not cooperate with him.
Yesterday at the end of the game, Davis approached the world champion again and this time left with a souvenir for the grandchildren.
In 2020, Alphonso Davies asked Lionel Messi for his shirt after Bayern beat Barcelona 8-2.
He said Messi 'was a little bit upset' and hoped he'd get it next time.
Today, he finally got his shirt ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AOKvZFvrH6
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