Goalkeeping errors cost PSG another Champions League match
- Matvei Safonov replaced Gianluigi Donnarumma as PSG's starting goalkeeper against Bayern Munich.
- The defeat highlighted ongoing issues with costly goalkeeping errors, with four committed by Donnarumma and one by Safonov.
- PSG risks elimination from the Champions League with only three matches remaining in the group stage.
In a recent UEFA Champions League match in Germany, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced Bayern Munich and suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat. This match marked PSG's third loss in five Champions League games, placing the team in a precarious position as they risk being eliminated from the tournament's new league phase format. Coach Luis Enrique made a high-stakes decision to bench Gianluigi Donnarumma in favor of Matvei Safonov, a move that ultimately failed. The game was particularly notable for Safonov's failure to handle a corner, which led directly to the goal that sealed PSG's fate. Despite having experienced players, wasteful finishing and errors from both goalkeepers have been significant issues for the team. The defeat leaves PSG ranked 26th and with only three matches remaining in the group stage, adding pressure on the players and management. PSG, having previously failed to secure the Champions League trophy since the acquisition by Qatar Sports Investments, is facing mounting criticism as they approach their next game against Manchester City. Captain Marquinhos expressed concern over their standing and emphasized the urgency of their situation, acknowledging the need to perform better in the remaining fixtures.