Paris Saint Germain after 9 years of investment from Qatar Sports Investment will playing in it's first ever European inter-club finals. The Paris based side are the 5th French club to be playing in the Champions League final with the alst side being Monaco in 2004.
Bayern Munich on the other hand are playing in the final having since 2013 when they wom the coveted 'bif ears' under Jupp Heynckes. Only Spanish giants, Real Madrid can top their tally of 11 European Cup and Champions League finals.
At the Estadio da Luz, Lisbon on Sunday, a fresh slice of history beckons. The champions of France have a better head-to-head against the German champions having won 5 of the previous 8 meetings. Can the Parisiens win the treasured trophy to cap their 50 years of existence or will the Bavarians make it 6 in their Champions League trophy count?
Here are some key match ups to expect in the game;
Neymar vs Kimmich
This will be a very interesting tie. Neymar looks to exploit those half spaces and if Kimmich comes into the midfield for Goretzka he'll be tasked with making sure Neymar doesn't get lots of time on the ball. Stopping the Brazilian Maestro is never an easy task and he'll be fired up in his quest to win PSG their first UCL title. Kimmich hailed by many for his tactical brilliance and understanding of the game, a very assured player in possession he'll look to allow Thiago flourish a bit further forward than he has played recently if he's indeed put in midfield by Hansi Flick.
Lewandoski vs Silva
In what has been a superb season for the polish striker he seems to be getting better as he ages. He has been lauded by many as the best striker in the world at the moment and his exploits might seem him go on to win the FIFA best player. He'll have the task of proving himself on the big stage and he'll come up against experienced veteran Thiago Silva who plays his last game for PSG in what as been an illustrious couple of years at the Parisian Club. He's been linked with a move to Chelsea in recent weeks and has also generated lots of interest from other top teams. He's the leader of the PSG team and he'll look to help his team cope with this well drilled German side.
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Mbappe vs Pavard/Davies
Kylian Mbappe is always a threat whenever he plays one of the finest young players in the world. Bayern will have quite a job dealing with him with his pace able to exploit the high line they set up to play with this will be an interesting watch and it would be interesting to see if Davies catches up to Mbappe in a foot race!
Muller vs Marquinhos
A proper battle here. Incredible spacial awareness Muller has and his ability to find spaces between the lines and pop up in the right places is not by chance too. He'll look to Interchange with the wide men and also Lewy whenever he can and Marquinhos has to make sure he isn't able to effect proceedings.
Kylian Mbappe is always a threat whenever he plays one of the finest young players in the world. Bayern will have quite a job dealing with him with his pace able to exploit the high line they set up to play with this will be an interesting watch and it would be interesting to see if Davies catches up to Mbappe in a foot race!
Muller vs Marquinhos
A proper battle here. Incredible spacial awareness Muller has and his ability to find spaces between the lines and pop up in the right places is not by chance too. He'll look to Interchange with the wide men and also Lewy whenever he can and Marquinhos has to make sure he isn't able to effect proceedings.
By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin
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