Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich: 5 key battles to watch out for | UEFA Champions League 2019-20

Thomas Tuchel and Hansi Flick will battle it out for the Champions League
Thomas Tuchel and Hansi Flick will battle it out for the Champions League

#3 Robert Lewandowski vs Thiago Silva

Robert Lewandowski has been one of the best players this season
Robert Lewandowski has been one of the best players this season

Robert Lewandowski is virtually unplayable at the moment. The Bayern Munich striker is the leading goalscorer in the Champions League at the moment and has scored an astonishing 15 goals from 10 games in the campaign. Lewandowski sets incredibly high standards for himself and will be disappointed if he does not get on to the scoresheet against Paris Saint-Germain.

Bayern Munich has benefitted immensely from Robert Lewandowski's presence in the final third. The Polish hitman looks as hungry as ever and worked his way to a mandatory late goal against Lyon in the semi-finals. Lewandowski rarely misses out on a chance to make an impact on the big stage for Bayern Munich and will be Paris Saint-Germain's primary source of concern going into this fixture.

Thiago Silva will likely play his last game as a Paris Saint-Germain defender tomorrow and will want to say his final goodbyes by keeping the best striker in the world in his pocket. The prospect of facing Bayern Munich will send shudders down most defenders' spines but Thiago Silva has plenty of big-game experience and is perfectly equipped to step up to the plate.


#2 Kylian Mbappe vs Alphonso Davies

Kylian Mbappe has rejuvenated Thomas Tuchel's side
Kylian Mbappe has rejuvenated Thomas Tuchel's side

Kylian Mbappe, at his best, can rip any defence apart. The French forward can play across the front line for Paris Saint-Germain and has regularly started on both the left and the right flanks this season. The French forward's sheer pace makes him a frightening and inspiring sight on the pitch.

If Kylian Mbappe decides to venture into the right flank tomorrow, he will have to get the better of Alphonso Davies. The Bayern Munich left-back is arguably the only player in the world who can match Mbappe for sheer pace and acceleration. Alphonso Davies will have to use all his pace and prowess to nullify Paris Saint-Germain's scathing counter-attacks and Kylian Mbappe is sure to be the driving force behind most of them.

The Canadian full-back is also known for his devastating dribbles and makes frequent forays into opposition territory for Bayern Munich. With the likes of Kylian Mbappe on the pitch, Alphonso Davies may have to curb his attacking instincts to ensure that Manuel Neuer's goal is secure.


#1 Neymar vs David Alaba

Neymar may finally find his holy grail
Neymar may finally find his holy grail

Plenty of criticism has come Neymar's way since his decision to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. The French powerhouse has failed to succeed in several Champions League campaigns and Neymar's stint with Paris Saint-Germain has been considered as a failure in the past.

That may well change tomorrow if the outrageously talented Brazilian decides to make history with Paris Saint-Germain. The French champions have never won the Champions League and all their hopes rest on Neymar tomorrow. The Brazilian genius can alter the course of his career with one kick of the ball against Bayern Munich and write his name into the history books with a Champions League title at Paris Saint-Germain.

David Alaba will be tasked with the unenviable responsibility of keeping Neymar quiet in the Champions League final. Neymar has taken up a more central and creative role for Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich will try to crowd the Brazilian when he is on the ball.

Neymar is perfectly capable of winning multiple individual battles on the pitch and Bayern Munich veteran David Alaba is likely to be one of the only players standing between him and Champions League glory with Paris Saint-Germain.


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