Bayern Munich Form and Squad
Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany this season have turned into an absolute attacking machine, sweeping aside everything in their path. The hosts have already secured the Bundesliga title ahead of schedule, setting a historic scoring record with 116 goals in 32 rounds.
Last Saturday Kompany took a risk and fielded a heavily rotated side against Heidenheim (3:3). The team were 0:2 and 2:3 down but salvaged a draw in the 101st minute thanks to a goal from Olise. Manuel Neuer, Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala were given a full rest and will go into the return leg against Paris Saint-Germain with fresh legs.
However, the defence raises questions: over the last three official matches Bayern Munich have conceded 11 goals, which is an anomaly for such a dominant force.
Key Bayern Munich numbers:
Bayern Munich have won 9 of their last 11 matches in all competitions.
Harry Kane is second in the Champions League scoring charts with 13 goals.
In five of their last seven home matches Kompany's team have been leading at half time.
The Munich side have scored more than two goals in seven consecutive home games.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer – Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Alphonso Davies – Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic – Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Luis Diaz – Harry Kane.
Out: Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl, Raphael Guerreiro, Tom Bischoff (injuries).
Paris Saint-Germain Form and Squad
Paris Saint-Germain under Luis Enrique are playing some of the most entertaining football in Europe alongside the Munich club. The 5:4 win in the first leg turned into a showcase for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele, who tore Bayern Munich apart on the flanks.
On Saturday Paris Saint-Germain also did not exert themselves in the league, drawing with Lorient (2:2). Enrique left all his key attacking players on the bench, while first-choice goalkeeper Matvei Safonov was not even included in the squad, being given a rest.
The main problem for the visitors is the personnel situation in defence. Because of injury, key defender Hakimi is out, which will critically weaken the right flank where the explosive Olise or Diaz will operate.
Key Paris Saint-Germain numbers:
Paris Saint-Germain are the highest-scoring team in this Champions League campaign with 43 goals.
The visitors have won the second half in 9 of their last 11 away matches.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has produced seven goals and two assists in his last six Champions League appearances.
Enrique's team have collected only 11 yellow cards throughout the entire Champions League campaign, the third-best figure.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Matvei Safonov – Senny Mayulu, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes – Joao Neves, Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery – Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Out: Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi (injuries).
