Matthäus ahead of PSG clash: "Paris lack a Kane, Olise, Kimmich or Neuer" | OneFootball

Before the Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern (Tuesday, 9:00 PM, live on Amazon Prime Video), Sky expert Lothar Matthäus shared his thoughts in his column about the current strength of the Munich team – and explains why he sees the German record champions ahead in a direct comparison.

After the 3-0 victory against Bayer Leverkusen, FC Bayern remains on record course – 15 games, 15 wins. For Matthäus, this dominance is currently unparalleled: “A lot of things have to come together for the opponents to leave the pitch against Bayern without losing. It’s only up to Bayern themselves to continue extending their winning streak.”

He especially praises the team’s mentality and humility: “They are not arrogant, but still humble. Their running performance is outstanding, and everything is executed with the highest intensity in every position.”

Kompany’s Courage is Rewarded

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Vincent Kompany has played a major role in the current run of success. “He showed courage against Leverkusen,” says Matthäus. “Kane, Diaz, and Olise might have liked to start from the beginning, but it’s also about the atmosphere in the team. Kompany showed them trust by playing them against a recently in-form Leverkusen – and that was exactly the right decision.”

Kompany has managed to maintain the balance in the team: “He always has to pick the right starting eleven and keep the others happy. He’s done a great job so far!”

Matthäus Believes in Bayern Victory

Matthäus currently sees FC Bayern not only ahead nationally, but also internationally: “It looks like complete superiority – not just in the Bundesliga, but also in the Champions League.” While PSG, as defending champions, have enormous quality, Matthäus sees a clear difference: “Paris doesn’t have a Kane, an Olise, a Kimmich, or a Neuer.”

He also sees Bayern as “well-drilled and in the flow,” while PSG has already dropped points in Ligue 1.

Even though he calls PSG the “next big benchmark,” Matthäus is certain: “Paris is definitely not the favorite.” His prediction for Tuesday night: “I’m predicting a 2-1 win for Bayern.”

In the opinion of the record national player, the Munich team is not only in top form, but also mentally ready for the top match: “They know that in recent years they have always caused PSG big problems – and they will do so again this time.”

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