As we all know, Paris Saint-Germain will take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League final to finally end one of the strangest football seasons to have ever taken place.
The respective champions of France and Germany will contest the biggest prize in Lisbon at the Estádio da Luz.
There are a number of things that need to be looked at prior to the game, which can help to give bettors an idea as to which markets they should perhaps place their bets on, especially for those that use TonyBet UK Sportsbook.
What have the managers said (via UEFA):
Thomas Tuchel, Paris coach: “My feelings are very hard to describe, even in English. Very hard to describe. From totally exhausted to totally happy. At the same time, staying focused because the trip is not over. We have a final to play in, which we absolutely want to win. Stay calm, stay cool, and try to prepare for it like any other game. Don’t do special stuff; the game is special itself, so why should we overload it with videos, with speeches, with motivation?”
Hans-Dieter Flick, Bayern coach: “Paris are a great team, they fought their way into the semi-final and then reached the final. We will analyse some things, we know they have quick players. We will look to organise our defence, but we know our biggest strength is putting our opponents under pressure.”
Both teams are in scary Champions League form
In their respective routes to the Champions League final, things have been a little easier for Bayern. The Bavarians have scored a staggering 42 goals in 10 games in the competition, including the 8-2 victory over Barcelona in the quarter-final. PSG needed two late goals to overcome Atalanta in the quarter-final before a win against RB Leipzig earned them their place in the final.
Attackers are up there with the world’s best
Both clubs have some of the best attackers in the game in their squads, with the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry, Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe all available.
From Bayern’s point of view, Lewandowski has already scored 55 goals this season, whereas Gnabry has hit the ground running this year as he has smashed in nine Champions League goals including a stunner in the semi-final.
Defences give away chances
Bayern’s win against Lyon was comfortable in the end, but the French side had some good chances in the match. However, they showed that there are areas in their defence that can be exploited with pace and skill.
PSG will likely rely on the midfield shield of Marquinhos and Ander Herrera to protect their back four from Bayern’s attackers, as their centre-back pairing of Presnel Kimpembe and Thiago Silva is solid but can be beaten.
History is on Bayern’s side
Bayern are looking to win their sixth Champions League title and has reached the final on 11 occasions with this latest appearance.
PSG, on the other hand, are in their first Champions League final. PSG have the better head-to-head record, although with Bayern in unbeatable form, they might have to try and set up the barricades and exploit any mistakes made to lift the trophy after the full-time whistle.
