Bayern end PSG’s Champions League dream
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe could not help as Bayern Munich defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night to progress to the quarter-finals.
Having lost 1-0 to the Bavarians in the first leg of the round at the Parc des Princes, PSG only needed a goal to have any chance of progressing, but two goals in the second half ensured that Bayern secured another win.
PSG had the best chance to score in the first half when Yann Sommer, during the cusp of the half, was disposed inside his own box by Vitinha, who immediately shot the ball towards an empty net, but a last-gasp clearance by Matthijs de Ligt ensured the game stayed nil-nil.
In the 53rd minute, Bayern put the ball past the PSG goalkeeper through Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, but the goal did not stand.
Eight minutes later, Choupo-Moting found himself on the scoresheet.
In an attempt to redeem themselves, PSG began to mount pressure on their hosts’ half in search of an equaliser which could have changed the dimension of the encounter but later proved costly.
With a number of PSG players out on an attack, Bayern won the ball, with Joāo Cancelo and Serge Gnabry combining only three minutes into their introduction to seal the Bavarians’ victory thanks to a goal from the latter after a clean cut-through pass from the former in the 89th minute.
Bayern Munich have now advanced to the last eight on a 3-0 aggregate and maintained their perfect record in the competition, while it all ended in disappointment for the Parisians.
Meanwhile, Serie A giants AC Milan held Tottenham to a goalless draw at home in the other round of 16 fixture of the night to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 11 years.
Ten-man Tottenham could not overcome the one-goal deficit in the 1-0 defeat to the seven-time winners at San Siro two weeks ago, leaving AC Milan to join Chelsea, Benfica and Bayern Munich to have secured their place in the quarter-finals of this year’s Champions League.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 3
CAN, NUT hail release of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers after 56 days in bandits’ custody
The Oyo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria described the release of the pupils and teachers an act of God’s faithfulness and mercy.
Abuja
Police rescue four kidnap victims after gun battle with Abuja kidnappers
Ms Adeh said the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, pledged to ensure that those responsible for the heinous act would be arrested and brought to justice.
States
Ex-Edo governor Oshiomhole mourns Archbishop Augustine Akubueze
Mr Oshiomhole described the late cleric as a courageous witness to the gospel, a compassionate shepherd and a humble servant of God.
World
I already ordered U.S. forces to destroy Iran if I’m assassinated: Trump
Mr Trump’s statement followed Israel’s intelligence revealing Iran’s plot to assassinate the American president.
Heading 2
One dies, seven injured as Gombe assembly complex collapses
Mr Danladi quoted Mr Yahaya as saying appropriate measures would be taken in line with the outcome of the investigation and applicable standards.
Lagos
Accord to appeal Lagos high court ruling backing LASIEC’s mandatory nomination forms for parties
The Accord chairman expressed disappointment with the judgment.
