UEFA Champions League Final 2020 Highlights: Bayern Munich lifted their sixth European crown on Sunday.UEFA Champions League Final 2020, PSG vs Bayern Munich Highlights: Bayern Munich were crowned the champions of Europe for a sixth time in history when they defeated first-time finalists Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League final at the Estadio da Luz, Lisbon on Sunday.
Hansi Flick’s Bayern Munich made it 11 out of 11 in the competitions this season, becoming the first team ever to do so, as a 59th minute Kingsley Coman header proved to be the difference in a high-octane, albeit low scoring, final.
Robert Lewandowski was denied twice in the first half — one from a close-range header and another a right-footed strike to the post. PSG threatened too through Neymar and Kylian Mbappe as both the forwards were denied by the gigantic Manuel Neuer. In the second half, Bayern completely dominated the possession and they reaped rewards soon when an accurate Joshua Kimmich cross was put in the back of the net by the former PSG forward, Coman. PSG tried to get an equaliser, but Bayern didn’t slip up even once till the very end.
UEFA Champions League Final 2020 Highlights: PSG players during a training session. (Source: AP)
Hansi Flick has now won three trophies since becoming Bayern manager in November 2019, averaging a trophy every 12 games.
BAYERN WIN SIXTH EUROPEAN CUP! The final whistle blows and it's utter jubilation for the Bavarians and Hansi Flick. PSG were a potent opposition but they proved to be toothless in the end as Bayern hold on to their 1-0 lead owing to the 59th minute Kingsley Coman header. Bayern finally end their seven year wait with a brilliant win in Lisbon!
SO CLOSE! PSG break on the counter on the left via Mbappe and he finds Neymar with a cheeky pass, the Brazilian takes the ball, spins and his shot is just wide off the far post. Even a touch by Choupo-Moting could have been the equaliser there.
Five minutes are added as injury time.
Kurzawa came on and he absolutely clatters Kimmich to the ground. The Frenchman is booked. On the other hand, Corentin Tolisso comes on for Thiago, who might have played his last minute as a Bayern player.
Lewandowski is on against four defenders, and Thiago Silva just hacks the Polish forward down. Coutinho on the free kick, and he comes close... just skimming past the left post. Navas had it covered though.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Layvin Kurzawa are on for Di Maria and Bernat. Meanwhile, Neymar goes into the book.
PSG had equalled a record against RB Leipzig in the semifinal when Marquinhos had scored the opener -- scoring in 34 consecutive Champions League appearances, same as Real Madrid. Will that run end tonight? Ten more minutes to go.
Mbappe finds himself in acres of space on the left from a Neymar pass from deep. He's pushed wide and has to hold it up before teasing the two defenders... he cuts inside of one but eventually loses the ball. PSG are starting to come at Bayern now.
Julian Draxler is on for Ander Herrera. Attack, attack, attack?
After Coutinho almost threatened the PSG goal, the French side create a chance for themselves. Di Maria plays a no-look reverse pass into Marquinhos in the box. The defender hits it low, aiming for the far corner, but Neuer pulls off another good save.
Philippe Coutinho are Ivan Perisic are on for Coman and Gnabry.
Marco Veratti is on for PSG as he replaces Leandro Paredes.
CLEARANCES! Kimpembe with the first one with a header denying Lewandowski a shot at goal and then Silva near the goalline from a Coman shot. Bayern have completely put PSG's back to the walls now. Tuchel needs to come up with something now.
GREAT HEADER! The former PSG winger repays the faith of the manager with his selection and he puts Bayern ahead with a well-timed header from far post. Kimmich with an incredibly accurate cross from the right side. The stakes have been upped now.
Now, Niklas Sule brings down Di Maria on the left flank and he receives a booking.