Matthäus prediction: Bayern have advantage in PSG second leg | OneFootball

The spectacular 5:4 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern is still reverberating – and for Lothar Matthäus it is clear that this game was no coincidence, but the logical consequence of a development that had long been on the cards. Ahead of the second leg in Munich, the record-breaking international has his mind made up – and sees clear advantages for the German record champions

„We all witnessed one of the best, perhaps the best Champions League game in history,“ enthused Matthäus in kicker. For him, the flood of goals was not a surprise. Rather, this offensive spectacle had been „foreshadowed for weeks“

Offense excels – defense remains a risk

Matthäus refers to Munich’s recent results, saying that their enormous attacking power is undisputed, but at the same time Vincent Kompany’s team has repeatedly shown defensive vulnerabilities. Three goals against Real Madrid, three in Mainz, plus further goals against Freiburg and Stuttgart – for the 65-year-old, this paints a clear picture

„Vincent Kompany’s team offers a calculated spectacle,“ said Matthäus. A style that provides entertainment, but inevitably also opens up spaces. The fact that nine goals were scored in the semi-final first leg was therefore the logical consequence of two extremely offensive teams

Bayern advantage – despite defeat

Matthäus‘ assessment of the starting position is remarkable. Despite the 4:5 defeat, he sees FC Bayern in a better position than PSG. The reason: the Parisians missed the chance to consistently exploit their three-goal lead in the meantime

„They will still mourn that lead,“ predicted Matthäus, adding that Bayern, on the other hand, had sent out a clear signal with their comeback – especially mentally

This morale could become a decisive factor in the second leg, as while PSG visibly flagged at the end of the game, Munich made the better physical impression

Fitness as the key to the final

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This is precisely where Matthäus sees the biggest advantage for FC Bayern, as the Parisians were „running on fumes“ in the final period, while Munich were able to continue to exert pressure

For the second leg in the Allianz Arena, this means that if the game gets tight again or even goes into extra time, physical fitness could be the deciding factor

„In extra time, the physical advantage would come into play even more,“ explained Matthäus – providing a clear direction for Munich

Clear prediction: Bayern advance to the final

In the end, the 1990 world champion leaves no doubt about his assessment: for him, FC Bayern still hold all the aces – and will turn the match around

The math is simple: a win with a one-goal difference will at least see them through to extra time, anything more than that and they will go straight through to the final

Or, as Matthäus puts it indirectly: „This duel is far from decided – but the signs are all in FC Bayern’s favor.