The Champions League returns and it does so with a great game. PSG and Bayern Munich meet this Tuesday in the first leg of the round of 16 of the highest European competition. Neither of them arrives at the best moment of the season, but both teams want to achieve a soothing victory, which will bring them closer to the quarterfinals.
Bayern comes to the duel after adding three consecutive victories, two in the Bundesliga and one in the German Cup, although the streak has been marred by some atmospheric distortions in the locker room. Manuel Neuer, out due to a fracture until the end of the season, publicly complained about the dismissal of goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic.
The German press has also reported that the manager, Julian Nagelsmann, has been very critical of the players for their attitude and the tension is palpable with some of the stars in the dressing room. Although the Bavarians have good news, the return of Joshua Kimmich, which gives stability to the German midfield.
For its part, PSG seems to be recovering troops for the great duel of the round of 16. The French Kylian Mbappé, the Argentine Lionel Messi and the Italian Marco Verratti participated this Monday in training. Mbappé trained with the group for the second day in a row, despite the fact that the doctors had initially predicted a three-week absence for him due to the injury he suffered on February 1. His presence against Bayern is a mystery, because the coach does not want to take risks.
Messi also points to the Champions League duel. The Argentine was absent from last Saturday's match against Monaco and did not train on Sunday either, as planned, to take care of hamstring problems. However, it does seem that he will arrive for the match against Bayern Munich.
The first leg of the Champions League round of 16 match between PSG and Bern Munich will take place this Tuesday, February 14, at 9:00 p.m. The match can be seen on television on Movistar Champions League and can also be followed live on the La Vanguardia website.
PSG: Donnarumma; Marquinhos, Danilo, Ramos; Hakimi, Verratti, Fabian Ruiz, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha; Messi and Neymar.
Bavaria: summer; Cancelo, Upamecano, De Light, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Coman, Musiala, Sané; miller.
