Cédric Chasseur 09:08, March 08, 2023

The Parisians face Bayern Munich this Wednesday at 9 p.m.

A new meeting in the Champions League eagerly awaited by the supporters of both teams.

If the Germans are favorites, they fear their opponent.

The reason ?

The presence of Kylian Mbappé on the pitch.

The name of the player is on everyone's lips.

Return match for PSG.

The capital club faces Bayern Munich outdoors this Wednesday at 9 p.m.

A crucial meeting for Christophe Galtier's club: on February 14, the Parisians lost to their opponent.

And to triumph, all eyes are on one player: Kylian Mbappé.

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And if the Germans fear their meeting with the Parisians, it is because Kylian Mbappé will be present.

The start of the first leg marked the Bavarians a lot like Thomas Müller, the Bayern striker.

"For me, it's the most spectacular, the whole world loves to watch him play football," says the football player.

"But we won't want to watch him if our plan works, he won't have fun."

"Many see Paris Saint-Germain qualify"

Confidence, a touch of arrogance too, and a way perhaps of persuading oneself that it is possible to stop the French striker, author of five goals in three matches since his return from injury.

The Germans, though usually so sure of themselves, seem to doubt. 

"I have had a lot of discussions with German colleagues in recent hours and frankly, I have seen many who see Paris Saint-Germain qualify", tells Europe 1 Alexis Menuge, Europe 1 Sport correspondent in Germany.

"I told them, 'Are you serious? There's only one name that comes up. I'm not going to surprise you. It's true that nothing to think about him, it scares Bavarian fans and journalists. They are rather pessimistic and it is frankly rare."

However, it is Bayern who start as favorites at kick-off.

Munich have a 94% chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals, according to statistics.