Kylian Mbappe cannot save Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich
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Not even Kylian Mbappe’s substitute appearance could end Paris Saint-Germain’s slump, as they lost 1-0 at home to Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the first leg of their round-of-16 Champions League clash.
A third straight loss made it five defeats in 11 games this year for PSG coach Christophe Galtier’s team.
Bayern winger Kingsley Coman volleyed home inside the penalty area from Alphonso Davies’ left-wing cross in the 53rd minute.
The Paris-raised Coman, whom PSG sold to Juventus when he was 18, held his hands up to show he was not celebrating scoring against his former club – again.
“It’s the city where I was born and raised so it was difficult to celebrate here,” Coman said. “Given our performance we could have done more, but at the end it was a bit difficult so we’re satisfied with the win.”
When Bayern won the last of their six Champions League titles in 2020, they beat PSG 1-0 with Coman heading home the winner.
