“Monster” Kim Min-jae (28, Bayern Munich) scored the finishing goal. His team Munich also won. Lee Kang-in (23) of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) also joined as a substitute, resulting in a “Korean derby.”
Munich, Germany, won 1-0 in its home showdown with PSG in Game 5 of the 2024-2025 European Champions League phase at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on Saturday (Korea time). Munich recorded three wins and two losses (nine points) to increase its chances of advancing to the round of 16 teams. With Kim Min-jae’s performance, Munich scored another scoreless game. It did not lose a point in seven consecutive matches. PSG now has one win, one draw and three losses (four points).
In the UCL League phase, a team plays a total of eight games, with the first to eighth place teams advancing to the round of 16 teams. The 9th to 24th place teams will decide which team will advance to the round of 16 through the playoffs. The rest of the teams will be eliminated.
Kim Min-jae showed perfect performance in 조이카지노 offense and defense. First, he became the winner of the final goal. When the game was 0-0, he shook the net with a header in the 38th minute of the first half. At a corner kick chance, the opposing goalkeeper made a punching mistake and just in time, he fell in front of Kim Min-jae, who was in front of the goal. Kim didn’t miss it and pushed it with his head. Video reading (VAR) was fine as well. Kim Min-jae’s score was also recognized.
His defense was perfect, too. Against strong PSG attackers, Kim had two tackles, seven kickbacks and two interceptions, to defend himself with an iron wall. He also won an aerial ball competition. Soccer statistics magazine WhoscoredCOM gave Kim the highest rating of 8.25. Another statistical media, Footmob, also had a high rating of 8.3.
PSG midfielder Lee Kang-in started the game on the bench, but was substituted in the 20th minute of the second half. It was a short time, but his performance was not bad. He recorded one key pass and 90 percent pass success rate. He also took one tackle, adding to his defense.
Munich coach Bangsang Kompany brought up a 4-2-3-1 formation. Kim Min-jae worked with French center back Dayo Upamecano as the starting pitcher. Luis Enrique’s PSG faced off with a 4-4-2 formation. Lee Kang-in was on the replacement list. Usman Dembele and Bradley Barcola joined as the two-top players.
Munich aggressively attacked early in the first half. In the seventh minute of the first half, Jamal Musiala had a good chance inside the penalty box, but the shot went straight to the goalkeeper. Sané’s shot in the 12th minute was also blocked by the goalkeeper. PSG also failed to take advantage of Dembele’s chances, although Dembele had several opportunities.
The tense match was broken by Kim Min-jae’s header goal. Kim performed a roaring ceremony while running towards the stands. Upamecano also celebrated Kim’s header goal.
Munich’s defense was solid. By far, Kim Min-jae was the focal point. From the beginning of the second half, Kim cut off the opponent team’s attack by banking on his accurate sliding tackle. In the fifth minute of the second half, Kim blocked the opponent team’s shot with his body. On the other hand, something bad happened to PSG. At the 12th minute of the second half, striker Dembele was sent off due to accumulated number of warnings. Dembele, who already had one yellow card, fired a rough tackle on Alfonso Davis, who was running to the team when his attack failed. The referee picked up the second yellow card.
PSG, which was on the brink of a cliff, tried to change the atmosphere by putting in Lee Kang-in. As soon as Lee entered the team, he also scored a sharp cross from a free kick situation. However, Munich’s attack was fierce. Musiala’s shot hit the post in the 29th minute of the second half. Both teams could no longer score a goal. Eventually, Munich took home three points.