In Neymar’s absence, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi shouldered the extra responsibility. Despite showing glimpses twice, the two stars could not come forward when the team needed it. Bayern Munich reached the last eight of the Champions League after defeating the French champions again.
The German champions won 2-0 in the last-16 return leg at home on Wednesday night. They won the first leg 1-0 at PSG ground.
Once again, PSG returned empty-handed from the stage of Europe’s best. Losing the first leg at home made the task very difficult. They could not take the challenge of Bayern who are in great form this season in the Champions League. Bayern reached the quarter-finals with a 3-0 lead.
AC Milan joined them there. The Italian champions, who won 1-0 at home in the first leg, drew goalless at Tottenham Hotspur. They will play in the last eight after a long time with a 1-0 lead.
PSG created the first chance to score in the second minute. Mbappe’s shot was blocked by Bayern goalkeeper Ian Samer. Mbappe got another chance in the 19th minute, this time he shot wide.