
Utterly ridiculous! PSG beat Bayern in NINE-goal Champions League epic
In an epic Champions League clash, PSG beats Bayern 5-4 in a nine-goal semi-final!
Alessandro Del Piero expressed that a Champions League final between PSG and Bayern Munich would have been ideal, citing the high quality of both teams. He noted the tactical balance and suggested PSG's adaptability could give them a slight edge.
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Italy legend Del Piero: ‘Would have been nice to see a PSG vs Bayern final’
Alessandro Del Piero believes the Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich feels more like a final, given the quality and balance of both sides.
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Speaking ahead of the first leg, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the former Juventus and Italy star highlighted how closely matched the teams are from a tactical perspective, while suggesting PSG may hold a slight advantage due to their adaptability and pace in transition.
He noted that “these are two teams with many similarities in how they play, but for me PSG have something a little extra. Luis Enrique has adapted well, improving their defensive phase and making great use of counter-attacks. I haven’t seen Bayern play with that same level of explosiveness.”
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 08: Alessandro Del Piero looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between and at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 08, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Del Piero stated that the semi-final feels like a final due to the quality of both teams and suggested PSG might have a slight advantage.
He believes PSG's adaptability and pace in transition could give them a slight edge in the match.
Del Piero is a legendary player known for his time with Juventus and the Italian national team.

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Del Piero also pointed out the contrast in attacking profiles, with Bayern relying on Harry Kane as both a focal point and finisher, while PSG possess greater speed across the frontline.
“Up front there’s Kane, who can both organise and finish moves, while the French side have pure speed everywhere,” he said. “Bayern might make more of set-pieces, but fundamentally these are two teams without real weaknesses. It would have been nice to see them meet in the final.”
Despite the attacking talent on display, Del Piero warned the game could still be shaped by caution and tension.
“I don’t even know what to expect,” he admitted. “They are so strong that the game could open up at any moment, or it could even end 0-0 because of the tension and the way they cancel each other out.”