UCL: Bayern Still Ballin\’
February 15, 2023
By: Carlos Alvarez
Bayern Still Hot After Blanking PSG (1-0); Milan Strike Road Win Over Tottenham (1-0)
The Champions League is back, but Tuesday’s opening matches of the Round of 16 (Leg 1) showcased the shift in strategy as we turn the page to the knockout rounds. Defenses tighten and conceding goals becomes a two-match affair. Both games finished with a 1-0 scoreline after Bayern blanked PSG (1-0) behind Kingsley Coman’s one-timer (53’). That was all Bayern needed as they held Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe scoreless. Up in England, Milan struck an early dagger in the hearts of Tottenham (1-0) off a wild rebound by Brahim Diaz in the 7th minute. The spurs had a dozen shots in the match, but no goals. Remember: Away goals no longer decide the tiebreaker in the two-match, aggregate scoreline.
Yesterday’s Highlights
Today’s Schedule
Club Brugge vs. Benfica (3:00 pm ET)
Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea (3:00 pm ET)
Additional Storylines
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