Bayern played a spectacular match in Munich six days ago and - lost, conceding three goals (3:2) from Paris Saint-Germain and it is clear how hard work awaits them in the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Hansi Flick's team created double-digit chances, but the lack of Robert Lewandowski was impossible to compensate for. That's how it was in Munich, tonight from 21:XNUMX - also without the Poles - does Bayern have the strength to overcome the situation they are in?
- We know that we need at least two goals, we also know how much we have to risk in order to succeed. Yes, we need something big, but these are the games to live for - said Flik.
The current European champion is not only missing Lewandowski. There is no Serge Gnabry, and Niklas Ziele, Corentano Toliso, Marco Roca and Douglas Costa.
- What is needed? To be better in execution than in Munich, when we missed many chances. If we repeat that edition - I will be satisfied no matter how it ends - added Flik.
Conceptual risk is necessary, agrees Thomas Miller, the scorer of the goal for 2:2 in the first match.
- We have to have a balance or at least reduce the risk to a smaller measure. We will attack, an early goal would help us - said Miller.
POKETINO: BAYERN IS THE BEST
Paris Saint-Germain has been relegated in the recent past even when it seemed that the situation was much easier than tonight. I remember the eliminations from Barcelona, Manchester United...
- Everything is possible, I don't think we have any advantage at all. Bayern is the best team on the planet and we have huge respect for everything the Bavarians do. But we believe in ourselves and our strength. That's why we only think about winning - says PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine can't count on Marquinhos, Levin Kurzawa and Mauro Icardi, and Marco Verratti and Alessandro Florenzi, who suffered from the coronavirus, returned to the team.
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