UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich Beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 At Home

Bayern Munich enhanced their chances of finishing in the top eight of the league phase with a narrow victory over Paris Saint-Germain, who have yet to win a Champions League match since September. Defender Kim Min-jae scored the only goal of the game seven minutes before halftime, heading the ball in from close range after PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov failed to handle Joshua Kimmich's inswinging corner. Ousmane Dembele, already on a yellow card for arguing with referee Istvan Kovacs in the first half, was sent off in the second half for a second bookable offense when he caught Alphonso Davies with a late challenge. It was a well-deserved victory for Vincent Kompany's side, who dominated possession at Allianz Arena and seem to be regaining their momentum in the competition after suffering back-to-back defeats to Aston Villa and Barcelona.

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Updated on: 27 November 2024 2:12 pm

UEFA Champions League soccer FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain football gallery: Michael Olise

UEFA Champions League: Bayern's Michael Olise, left, duels for the ball with PSG's Willian Pacho | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Bayern's Michael Olise, left, duels for the ball with PSG's Willian Pacho during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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UEFA Champions League soccer FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain football gallery: Konrad Laimer

UEFA Champions League: Bayern's Konrad Laimer, front, duels for the ball with PSG's Fabian Ruiz | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Bayern's Konrad Laimer, front, duels for the ball with PSG's Fabian Ruiz during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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UEFA Champions League soccer FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain football gallery: Thomas Mueller

UEFA Champions League: Bayern's Thomas Mueller kicks the ball | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Bayern's Thomas Mueller kicks the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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UEFA Champions League soccer FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain football gallery: Serge Gnabry

UEFA Champions League: Bayern's Serge Gnabry kicks the ball | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Bayern's Serge Gnabry kicks the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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UEFA Champions League soccer FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain football gallery: Marquinhos

UEFA Champions League: PSG's Marquinhos, right, tries to block a shot from Bayern's Michael Olise | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

PSG's Marquinhos, right, tries to block a shot from Bayern's Michael Olise during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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UEFA Champions League soccer FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain football gallery: Ousmane Dembele

UEFA Champions League: PSG's Ousmane Dembele leaves the pitch after being shown a red card | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

PSG's Ousmane Dembele leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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UEFA Champions League: Bayern's Michael Olise, left, duels for the ball with PSG's Nuno Mendes | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Bayern's Michael Olise, left, duels for the ball with PSG's Nuno Mendes during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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UEFA Champions League soccer FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain football gallery: Harry Kane

UEFA Champions League: PSG's Willian Pacho, left, tries to block a shot from Bayern's Harry Kane | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

PSG's Willian Pacho, left, tries to block a shot from Bayern's Harry Kane, center, during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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UEFA Champions League soccer FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain football gallery: Kim Min-jae

UEFA Champions League: Bayern's Kim Min-jae, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Bayern's Kim Min-jae, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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UEFA Champions League: Bayern's Kim Min-jae, second left, scores his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Bayern's Kim Min-jae, second left, scores his side's opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint Germain, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.