PSG vs Bayern Munich: 5 players to watch out for | UEFA Champions League 2020-21 

Bayern Munich and PSG will trade tackles on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich and PSG will trade tackles on Tuesday.

#3 Eric Choupo-Moting (Bayern Munich)

Choupo-Moting will lead the line for Bayern Munich against PSG.
Choupo-Moting will lead the line for Bayern Munich against PSG.

With Bayern Munich talisman Robert Lewandowski ruled out for another three weeks, the charge to lead their line has fallen on former PSG man Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

The Cameroon international has adapted to his new role well. While it might be impossible to effectively fill the boots of Lewandowski, the 32-year-old has played his part.

Choupo-Moting has scored in each of his last two UEFA Champions League fixtures, including one against his former employers PSG last week.

His physicality makes him a threat in the air, and he could take advantage of the absence of PSG captain Marquinhos.


#4 Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich)

Leroy Sane's pace could be a cause of concern for PSG.
Leroy Sane's pace could be a cause of concern for PSG.

Leroy Sane was one of the brightest sparks in the Bayern Munich attack last week, as he put the PSG defence on the back foot with his direct running and dribbling.

With Serge Gnabry sidelined with COVID-19 and Kingsley Coman suffered a knee problem at the weekend, greater responsibility has fallen on Sane to perform at an optimal level for Bayern Munich.

Considering the prowess of Sane, PSG will do well to keep a close eye on the former Manchester City man.


#5 Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Kylian Mbappe scored a brace in the first leg against Bayern Munich.
Kylian Mbappe scored a brace in the first leg against Bayern Munich.

Kylian Mbappe was largely anonymous in the knockout rounds as PSG made it to the final last season. He has, however, made amends by leading the charge this campaign as the Parisians attempt to win their first continental trophy.

The France international put Barcelona to the sword with four goals across both legs in the last round. He followed that up with a brace against Bayern Munich in Germany.

Mauricio Pochetino has utilised the World Cup winner's pace to devastating effect in all three UEFA Champions League knockout games this season. That could be the case yet again on Tuesday, as Bayern Munich will likely seek a fast start to the game.

Kylian Mbappe is widely regarded as a future Ballon d'Or winner, and Bayern Munich manager Hans-Dieter Flick reiterated this belief in his pre-game comments.

PSG are within touching distance of the last four, and Kylian Mbappe could play a key role in getting them there.

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