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On April 7, 2021, Bayern Munich faced off against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie. The match was highly anticipated, as both teams had been performing well in their respective leagues and boasted some of the best players in the world. Ultimately, Bayern Munich came out on top with a 3-2 victory, but the game was a close and exciting affair.
Bayern Munich, the reigning Champions League winners, were expected to be the favorites going into the match. They had been in fine form in the Bundesliga, sitting at the top of the table with a comfortable lead. However, they were missing some key players, including star striker Robert Lewandowski, who was out with an injury.
Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, were looking to make amends for their defeat in last year’s final to Bayern Munich. They had recently climbed to the top of Ligue 1 and were hoping to carry that momentum into the Champions League. With the likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe leading their attack, PSG were a formidable opponent.
The match began with Bayern Munich dominating possession, as expected. They looked to control the tempo of the game and push PSG back into their own half. However, PSG were quick to counter-attack, and it was Mbappe who struck first, putting the French side ahead in the third minute. The goal came as a shock to Bayern Munich, but they responded quickly, with Marquinhos scoring an own goal just six minutes later to level the score.
The rest of the first half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them. PSG had a few opportunities to take the lead, but they were denied by some excellent saves from Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
The second half began with Bayern Munich again controlling possession, but PSG looked dangerous on the counter. It was Mbappe who once again put PSG ahead in the 68th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack with a clinical finish. However, Bayern Munich refused to give up, and it was Thomas Muller who equalized for the German side just four minutes later.
With the score at 2-2, both teams continued to push forward, searching for the winner. It was Bayern Munich who found it, with Muller scoring his second goal of the night in the 84th minute. The goal came after some excellent build-up play from the
