PSG vs. Bayern Munich: Who will be the Champion?
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The covid-19 lockdown has cost us Copa America, the Euro 2020, and the Olympic games, making the Sunday match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain the most important game of the year in 2020.
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The 2020 UEFA Champions League final is set: It will be Bayern Munich against PSG in Lisbon. Two of the world's most dominant and talented teams will meet under the lights at the Estadio da Luz on Sunday at 2 p.m. C.T. Bayern is going for their sixth UCL crown, while PSG is in the final for the first time and looking to validate the investments they have made to bring together a star-studded team led by Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
Two very worthy opponents in Bayern Munich (odds favorite at 61%) and Paris Saint Germain (39%). Bayern has been unstoppable throughout the tournament, earning 3 points every single match led by the tournament’s top goalscorer, Robert Lewandowski. PSG is looking for its first ever Champions League title.
It's the second time we'll see a German club and a French club meet in the final, and the third match in a row as each semifinal included a German club and a French club. It's also a battle between two German coaches as Thomas Tuchel and Hansi Flick seek their first Champions League title.
Road to the final
PSG were already through to the quarters thanks to beating Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16 back in March. But in this post-pandemic phase, PSG had a comeback win over Atalanta (2-1) in the quarterfinals before taking care of RB Leipzig (3-0) in the semifinals.
On the other side, Bayern had to play Chelsea in their round of 16 second leg, with the Germans winning the second leg 3-1 to advance on aggregate 7-1. Then Bayern crushed Barcelona 8-2 in the quarterfinals before taking care of Lyon 3-0 in the semifinals.
Who has the edge?
According to Roger Gonzalez from CBS Bayern has the edge in most categories. The german team is also favored by bookies as the implied odds make them 61% favorite over Paris (39%).
Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer of Bayern and PSG's Navas are both world-class goalkeepers. While Neuer is a bit more risky and Navas is more balanced, the edge goes to Bayern since we don't know if Navas will play. Edge: Bayern
Defense: It's close because these two teams are great centrally, but Bayern are superior when it comes to the fullback position with Joshua Kimmich and Alphonso Davies. That in the end gives them the big advantage in defensive stability. Edge: Bayern
Midfield: This is a tough call. Both teams have so many quality players and so much depth. Leandro Paredes has been sensational for PSG, and with Verratti back, things are looking really good for the Parisian side. Bayern have Leon Goretzka and Thiago leading the way, and it's too close to call. They both do so many things so well that it's like being asked to pick between your children. Edge: Even
Forwards: Robert Lewandowski is the top attacking player in the world at the moment, but I think PSG's attack is better across the board when you think about the players in each unit. Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Mauro Icardi and Angel Di Maria get the edge over Lewandowski, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry and Ivan Perisic ... but just barely. Edge: PSG
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