PSG and Bayern Munich meet this Tuesday at the Parc des Princes for the fourth day of the regular phase of the Champions League. A poster which revives an intense European rivalry, born in 1994 and punctuated by unforgettable moments. But who leads to the results of the confrontations between these two continental giants? The answer is tight: Bayern dominates slightly with eight victories against seven for PSG, in sixteen matches played. No draw has ever been recorded between the two clubs, proof that each confrontation is played without concession. A look back at the most notable meetings of this modern rivalry.
It all started in September 1994, during the first meeting between the two clubs in the group stage. PSG won 2-0 at home, marking their Champions League debut. But it was two months later, on November 23, 1994, that the story changed. George Weah comes into play and plants an anthology goal. The Liberian eliminated three Bavarian defenders with a series of dribbles before placing an unstoppable missile into Oliver Kahn’s left corner. This masterpiece gives PSG first place in its group and remains engraved in memories. Between 1994 and 2000, the two teams crossed paths regularly, with balanced results. But it is from 2017 that the rivalry takes on a modern dimension.
At the Allianz Arena, Kylian Mbappé crucifies Bayern. A double under the snow which announced the Parisian qualification in 2021.
The Neymar-Mbappé era and the big confrontations
On September 27, 2017, PSG crushed Bayern 3-0 at the Parc des Princes. Dani Alves opened the scoring after just 84 seconds, Edinson Cavani and Neymar added two goals. Kylian Mbappé, author of two assists, terrorizes the Bavarian defense. A demonstration of force which announces the arrival of a new European giant. Three years later, in August 2020, the two clubs met in the final of the Champions League in Lisbon. In an empty stadium due to the pandemic, Bayern won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Kingsley Coman, formerly of PSG. A cruel defeat for Paris, which was playing its first European final.
In April 2021, another memorable meeting in the quarter-final. Mbappé scored twice in the snow in Munich, allowing PSG to win 3-2 in the first leg. On the return leg, despite a 1-0 defeat, Paris qualified thanks to the away goal rule. But in 2023, Bayern takes its revenge. Kingsley Coman scored again against his former club in the round of 16 (1-0 in the first leg), before the Bavarians eliminated PSG 2-0 in the return. Coman, once again, takes revenge on his former teammates.
Bayern slightly ahead of PSG
Bayern won three consecutive clashes between February 2023 and November 2024, reinforcing their recent dominance. But PSG retains formidable offensive resources and hopes to reverse the trend this Tuesday. With eight victories for Bayern against seven for PSG, the record remains tight. Each confrontation between these two giants is a spectacle, a relentless fight. And this time again, no draw seems possible. The history of this rivalry will be enriched with a new chapter at the Parc des Princes.
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Statistics |
Figure |
|---|---|
| Total confrontations | 16 matches |
| Bayern wins | 8 |
| PSG victories | 7 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Goals scored by Bayern |
19 |
| Goals scored by PSG |
15 |
| Most PSG goals | 3 (September 27, 2017) |
| Most Bayern goals | 5 (Oct. 22, 1997) |
