Bayern Munich emerged victorious against a ten-man Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) with a narrow 1-0 win in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The match was sealed by Kim Min-jae's crucial header in the 38th minute, propelling Bayern closer to automatic qualification.
This win marks Bayern's second consecutive triumph, improving their standing to 11th place with nine points from five games, just one point shy of the top eight that secure a spot in the last 16. In contrast, Luis Enrique's PSG find themselves 26th with only four points, leaving their qualification hopes hanging by a thread with three matches remaining in the first phase.
The game saw Bayern take an early lead with promising chances from Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane. PSG responded with opportunities of their own, but neither Ousmane Dembele nor Joao Neves could breach Bayern's goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer. Dembele's efforts were cut short when he was sent off just before the hour mark for a lunging tackle, reducing PSG to ten men.
Despite PSG's desperation for points, highlighted by their sole win against Girona in the opener, Bayern continued to press the advantage. Kingsley Coman nearly doubled the lead five minutes before halftime with a powerful shot that went over the bar. Later, Coman came close again in the 66th minute, narrowly missing after a swift passing move.
Bayern's resilience was further demonstrated when Manuel Neuer salvaged a Musiala shot off the post, maintaining their seventh consecutive victory and clean sheet across all competitions. As Bayern prepares to face Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and the holders Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup next week, their momentum looks strong heading into the crucial stages of the tournament.
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