Fans on Twitter exploded as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich despite Lionel Messi, Neymar starting and Kylian Mbappe coming on as a substitute. The first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash took place at the Parc des Princes. The Parisians failed to provide any substantial attacking threat to the Bavarians. While Messi tried a few of his signature darting runs, the final product remained missing. Warren Zaire-Emery, who made history by becoming the youngest player ever in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages, was a livewire before being replaced by Fabian Ruiz. The 16-year-old even set Neymar up after getting past Alphonso Davies. The Brazilian superstar, however, was well-marked. Kingsley Coman broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute. Alphonso Davies found the Frenchman at the back post with an immaculate cross. Coman produced a first-time volleyed finish past Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian custodian, however, could perhaps have done better. Coman’s finish, though, deserved plaudits as he scored against his former club. Mbappe’s introduction turned the tide in Christophe Galtier’s team’s favor. Bayern looked defensively vulnerable throughout. While the 2022 FIFA World Cup golden boot winner found the back of the net
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