Hainer glaubt fest an Bayern-Triumph

Präsident Herbert Hainer glaubt fest an den Champions-League-Triumph des deutschen Fußball-Rekordmeisters Bayern München.

Präsident Herbert Hainer glaubt fest an den Champions-League-Triumph des deutschen Fußball-Rekordmeisters Bayern München. "Am Ende des Tages, und das sage ich voller Überzeugung, bin ich der Meinung, dass der FC Bayern München die bessere Mannschaft ist. Wir haben sowohl unheimlich gute Einzelspieler, aber wir funktionieren als Team, als Kollektiv auch hervorragend", sagte Hainer in einem wenige Stunden vor dem Finale in Lissabon gegen Paris St. Germain (21.00 Uhr/ZDF, Sky und DAZN) auf der Vereinshomepage veröffentlichten Interview.

Den Teamgeist unter Trainer Hansi Flick sieht der Nachfolger von Uli Hoeneß als entscheidend. "Jeder kann sich auf den anderen verlassen, kämpft für den anderen, läuft für den anderen, und deswegen bin ich optimistisch. Ich bin absolut überzeugt davon, dass wir das Zeug haben, das Spiel zu gewinnen und das auch würdig und verdient", sagte Hainer, dessen "Vorfreude riesig" sei. Die Mannschaft sei "sehr fokussiert", sie wisse genau, "worauf es ankommt".

Mit einem Erfolg gegen den französischen Meister würde der FC Bayern zum zweiten Mal nach 2013 in seiner Vereinsgeschichte das Triple gewinnen.

Previa PSG - Bayern de Múnich: Lisboa busca al nuevo Rey de Europa

PSG - Bayern de Múnich // Domingo 23 de agosto de 2020 // Hora: 21:00 // Final de la UEFA Champions League // Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica // Árbitro: Daniele Orsato // Movistar Liga de Campeones  // PSG y Bayern disputarán una final de Champions League a finales de agosto. El conjunto francés buscará su primer título de este certamen, mientras que si gana el Bayern, sería su sexto título de la máxima competición europea y empataría al Liverpool. 

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ontEsta edición de la Champions League será recordada como la "Champions atípica" y la del Covid-19. Tanto es así que la final se va a disputar un 23 de agosto, tiempos de inicio de la nueva temporada en los grandes campeonatos europeos en año normal. Precisamente la Ligue 1 2020/21 ya ha dado el pistoletazo de salida y el PSG, finalista de la Champions League, no la puede comenzar al mismo tiempo que el resto de equipos. Una Champions League, la número 28 desde que tiene este nombre, hay que remontarse a la temporada 1992/93 cuando el Olympique de Marseille se proclamó campeón. Una Champions League que, por culpa de la pandemia del Coronavirus, se ha disputado en una sede única y a partido único desde cuartos de final. Con toda justicia, PSG y Bayern disputarán la final en el Estádio da Luz. 

El camino a la final

Todavía en marzo, antes de que parara la industria del fútbol, el PSG remontó el 2-1 favorable al Borussia Dortmund del partido de la ida sin muchas dificultades. En cuartos de final, ya en tierras portuguesas, Marquinhos y Choupo-Moting  le dieron la vuelta al marcador en el descuento frente al Atalanta. Eso sí, con un Neymar estelar desde el minuto uno. Finalmente, hace cinco días eliminaron al RB Leipzig en semifinales, con un contundente 0-3 en el electrónico. 

Por su parte, el Bayern ha sido un vendaval en la fase final de la Champions League. La primera víctima fue el Chelsea de Frank Lampard, quien cayó eliminado con un 1-7 en contra en el global de la eliminatoria. En cuartos humillaron al F.C. Barcelona tras embolsarle un 2-8 en noventa minutos, y con un fácil 0-3 contra el Olympique de Lyon aunque con varios sustos al principio del partido, han logrado la clasificación a la final. 

Un duelo colosal

El Bayern de Múnich de un Hansi Flick que transformó al Gigante de Baviera con su llegada, planta la línea defensiva muy arriba y esto le ha supuesto problemas a la espalda de esta que, por suerte para ellos, se han quedado en nada. Primero con Semedo y Jordi Alba y en semifinales con Depay y Toko Ekambi. El Bayern ha sufrido al defender la profundidad a su espalda y dicen que a la tercera va la vencida. Así pues, los desmarques en ruptura de Mbappé y Di María son la principal clave táctica del partido. El PSG tiene que convertir este tipo de acciones para encarrilar el partido y la potencia en carrera del joven delantero francés puede ser determinante si tiene espacio para correr. 

En la línea de lo anterior, habrá un duelo Di María VS Alphonso Davies, "extremo derecho" del PSG contra el lateral izquierdo del Bayern de Múnich. Ambos tienen que estar atentos sobre el otro, será recíproco. Actualmente hay muy pocos jugadores más rápidos que Alphonso Davies. Así pues, Davies podría parar a Di María en esos desmarques si ataca su zona. En el otro campo, el PSG necesitará ayudas defensivas por el costado izquierdo, precisamente para anular la capacidad para llegar en carrera, el regate y, por supuesto, la velocidad del lateral canadiense en ataque. 

Neymar es uno de los tres mejores futbolistas del planeta. Y por lo tanto, un jugador con la capacidad de resolver un partido y de darle el título continental a su equipo. Es un delantero, pero a la vez, el centrocampista más importante de su equipo. Juega por donde quiere y como quiere. Ha sido el líder de un PSG con bajas sensibles -dentro y fuera del campo- en esta final a 8 en Portugal. El PSG se ha clasificado a la final de la Champions League en su primera participación en la fase final desde que está en el club francés. Un futbolista total. 

Por su parte, y ya para acabar, es necesario mencionar que el Bayern de Múnich no pierde un partido desde diciembre de 2019, una argumento muy convincente para pensar que ganará la final. Por dinámica, nivel del entrenador, sensaciones colectivas y calidad individual. Este Bayern de Múnich es un equipo muy bien hecho, completo en todas las líneas y muy difícil de defender. Destaca sobre todo, la figura de David Alaba (central) con y sin balón, el escalonamiento del doble pivote para progresar con el de la primera altura y, ayudar y estar preparado para la segunda jugada del de la segunda altura. Las sinergias de los laterales con extremos (uno dentro y otro por fuera), la capacidad de Thomas Müller de ser indetectable entre líneas y en zonas de remate, y finalmente, el gol y la labor retrasando la posición de Robert Lewandowski, máximo goleador de la presente Champions League con 15 goles.  

Posibles onces: 

PSG (4-3-3): Sergio Rico, Kehrer, Thiago Silva, Kimpembe, Juan Bernat, Marquinhos, Ander Herrera, Verrati, Di María, Neymar y Mbappé. 

Bayern de Múnich (4-2-3-1): Neuer, Pavard, Süle, Alaba, Alphonso Davies, Kimmich, Goretzka, Gnabry, Müller, Perisic y Lewandowski. 

Alaba vor Champions-League-Finale: "Bauen auf unsere eigenen Stärken"

Abwehrchef David Alaba von Bayern München geht mit viel Selbstvertrauen ins Champions-League-Finale am Sonntagabend gegen Paris St. Germain.

Abwehrchef David Alaba von Bayern München geht mit viel Selbstvertrauen ins Champions-League-Finale am Sonntagabend (21.00 Uhr/ZDF, Sky und DAZN) gegen Paris St. Germain. "Wir bauen auf unsere eigenen Stärken, und das zeichnet uns aus. Jeder sieht, wie selbstbewusst wir sind", sagte der 28-Jährige dem österreichischen Kurier.

Die Bayern seien "keine Mannschaft, die auch nur irgendwo zweifelt", betonte der österreichische Nationalspieler, "egal, ob im Spiel oder außerhalb. Wir arbeiten sehr hart und leben von dieser Arbeit." 

Dies sei auch eine Parallele zur Münchner Triple-Mannschaft von 2013. "Es gibt sicher Vergleiche, die man ziehen kann", sagte Alaba: "Beide Mannschaften haben einen Charakter, der einzigartig ist, und eine Philosophie, die nur bei uns zu erkennen ist. Das war 2013 ähnlich."

Predictions for the UEFA Champions League Finale

We’ve made it, ladies and gentlemen. The final game of the 2019-2020 season and our FC Bayern München are in the Champions League Finale vs Paris Saint-Germain.

It’s finally here. It’s gameday, or “Spieltag” auf Deutsch. Our FC Bayern play the French behemoths Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League 2020 Finale at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We here at BFW have decided to take a stab at how we believe the match will play out given the elite strengths of both squads.

Josh Tobolt

FC Bayern München 4, Paris Saint-Germain 2

Now look, I get it. PSG are an elite team. They have 2 of arguably the top 10 players in the world in Neymar and Kylian Mbappé. Toss in Ángel Di María and that’s one lethal trident. But after that, question marks appear. Is Veratti healthy enough to play in a meaningful way? What about their elite injured keeper Keylor Navas? There are a lot of questions, but I am simply biased and have faith in Hansi Flick. While Bayern and their high press have given up opportunities —and dont get me wrong PSG will score—, Bayern is relentless and I think that after a hectic first 15’-20’ Bayern will settle down and utterly dictate the game. Their high press and aggressive line that has been the major talking point proves to be less of a liability than people are thinking it will. PSG’s $400m + signings don’t bring them to the promised land. I believe we will be sharper than vs. Lyon. Onward to title number 6.

Tom Adams

FC Bayern München 3, Paris Saint-Germain 1

I genuinely feel it’s going to finish 3-1 Bayern. TRUST IN FLICK! I think Paris will nip a goal at some point catching us on our heels with the pace of Mbappé, Neymar and Di María, but I feel like we learned our lesson with high lines against Lyon. It worked against Barca, but had its risks, which showed vs Lyon. I just can’t see us not scoring. Our attack is so in sync and hungry in front of goal. I also think our midfield pivot of Goretzka/Thiago and/or Kimmich is stronger than Herrera/Gueye/Paredes or Verratti/Draxler. We will score...and more than 1. I’m calling a 3-1 final scoreline and big #6 for us!

Evan J. Vanderpool

FC Bayern München 4, Paris Saint-Germain 1

The Bayern freight train rolls forward. PSG are a dangerous opponent but this team has faced quality and all have wilted under the pressure of Flick’s attack. The solidarity and professionalism of this team has been amazing. The quality throughout, superb. The meshing of all facets, seamless.

I expect the defense to be under duress from the counter attacks from PSG, but the defense will bend and not break. The speed and communication between Alaba and Davies will be the difference. Neuer will be a force. Lewandowski will score goals. And goals win matches.

Fergus Tong

FC Bayern München 4, Paris Saint-Germain 2

I believe both teams will score relatively early on, and will score multiple goals. This is due to both teams playing very offensive systems and always creating many chances. The first 20 or so minutes, is where PSG will be most dangerous, as Bayern’s high line adapts into the game, and it is crucial that Bayern don’t go down by more than one goal within this period. Weather the initial storm, and chances of a win increase notably.

I believe Flick will, at least initially, have slightly more conservative tactics, dropping the high line a few meters, but keeping the principal of it. Hardly anything else will be changed. However, we’ll really be able to take control of the game in the last 15 of the first half, and the first 15 of the second. It’s shaping up to be an absolute corker of a game, and could very likely become a European classic. It’s the best final for a neutral in years! Two ultra attacking systems. Two heavy metal coaches. Two star attackers on both sides. Two excellent in personnel but vulnerable due to tactics back lines. I can’t wait!

Phillip Quinn

FC Bayern München 2, Paris Saint-Germain 1

I think Bayern have the defensive presence to put together another solid 90 minutes and hold out for the win. For me, the biggest question is on the offensive side and whether the attacking front can gel together a little better than they did against Lyon. Still, a 3-0 victory against the team that knocked out Juventus and Manchester City while not playing your best is incredibly impressive. This trophy is Bayern’s to lose.

Schnitzel01

FC Bayern München 4, Paris Saint-Germain 2

Bayern Munich and PSG will both start the game in nervy fashion, both sides eager to start the scoring. This will give us a goal from both sides. But as the game settles down, Bayern will start to control the tempo and with their high intensity press, PSG are bound to make errors in midfield and defense, leading to chances that players like Gnabry and Müller will exploit. I’m calling dibs on Robert Lewandowski having a great outing, scoring 2, while one of Gnabry and Müller will grab one, plus a midfielder/defender contributing one. Manuel Neuer’s skills will also make the difference, and I’m counting on him to make at least 2 vital stops this game.

Samrin Hasib

FC Bayern München 3, Paris Saint-Germain 1

There is no doubt that PSG as a team can beat anybody on their day. While their path to the final has been easier than Bayern’s, they did face a challenge in the Round of 16 against Borussia Dortmund. Down 2-1 from the first leg, they came back to win the second, resiliently, without giving Dortmund much of a chance, 2-0. They were the better side against Atalanta and much more superior to Leipzig in the previous round.

They are worthy finalists. That being said, while Bayern is very likely to concede, PSG has not been tested against an offense of Bayern’s caliber where anybody can score. The unpredictability of Bayern’s game, coupled with the fact that the team is much more than Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller means Bayern will score against any team. This PSG defense is no exception.

Let us know what you think!

Bayern Munich vs PSG Prediction & Match Preview

Bayern Munich vs PSG
Champions League Final 2019/20
Date: Sunday, 23 August 2020
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Estádio da Luz.

The Bavarians seem simply unstoppable at the moment. Led by the genius of Hans-Dieter Flick, the Germans have turned themselves into a juggernaut that has run over many a prominent team this season – both in domestic as well as continental competitions.

As of now, they are just 90 minutes away from completing a famous treble – a feat that would have seemed impossible earlier in the season, when the Germans were under the tutelage of Niko Kovac.

Another German gaffer will stand in their way, in the form of Thomal Tuchel, who sits in the dugouts of the Parisians.

The French contingent might lack in their midfield and defense, but they have overcompensated for it with possibly the best frontline in the world at the moment.

The combination of Neymar Jr’s flair, Kylian Mbappe’s pace, Angel Di Maria’s trickery, and Mauro Icardi’s aerial prowess, has simply been too much for any team to cope with.

And it’s no wonder that they are on the verge of completing a quadruple.

Regarding the result of this European showdown though, the Bavarians seem the favorites – as they have a well-rounded team guided by the tactical genius that is Flick, as opposed to the plethora of individual talent that the Parisians have – who ultimately do not have the same cohesion.

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Head-to-head (h2h)

• These two had locked horns in the Group Stages of the 2017-18 CL. Then, the Ligue 1 champions won 3-0 at home, while their opposite number won 3-1 at the Allianz Arena.

• The clashes before that had come almost 20 years back. The French team have dominated these matches, as they have won four of these six fixtures.

• Four of the total eight clashes had three or more goals.

• Of the total eight meetings between the two, seven were won by teams at home.

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Prediction

The Germans are on an impressive 21-game winning run, and also had won 28 of their last 30 fixtures.

They have shown no mercy to any opponent en route to their possible treble, and with the titans of European football going through a period of transition, Flick’s men have the opportunity to reign at the top unopposed at least for the next few years.

And it’s important that they win the CL for that to happen.

Compared to Tuchel’s men, where the Bundesliga winners come ahead is the fact that they concentrate more on dominating as a unit, rather than rely on moments of individual brilliance from the likes of Neymar Jr.

And as was seen earlier, Barca who relied too much on Leo Messi to bail them out of tough spots, were absolutely demolished in their Quarter-Final fixture.

Moreover, it seems that Mbappe, Neymar etc have been wasteful in front of the goal lately, and with Manuel Neuer in front of the goal, you have to be at your lethal best to slot at least one ball in.

And the pacy fullbacks of the Munich outfit would act as a good counter to the terrifying wingers of the Ligue 1 champions.

Furthermore, with Robert Lewandowski possibly enjoying the best season of his career, it should not be too much trouble to score one or two against the replacement keeper of Tuchel, as Keylor Navas has been ruled out due to injury.

It also should be noted that Lewa has the opportunity to match the best goal-scoring campaign by any player in a single CL season, with just two more goals. We can count on him to give his everything to go after this record.

Going on, despite the French contingent reaching the final, it has to be a little worrisome that they have had an easy path till here. In fact, Flick’s men would be the first major team that they have had to encounter this whole season.

As such, expect Bayern Munich to complete a famous treble this Sunday at the Estádio da Luz.

In terms of goals though, we need to understand that the Parisians dumped money into their project with the sole aim of winning the European crown, and they are just 90 minutes away from it too.

They would be desperate as well for glory, and it would be an absolute travesty if the best frontline in football fails to score at least once.

Moreover, with the high defensive line that the Bavarians use, it’s thought that Tuchel’s men should find the target a minimum of once this weekend.

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Betting Tips

• Draw No Bet: Bayern Munich @ 1.50 (1/2)

• Both Teams to Score @ 1.40 (2/5).