Not all Munich residents will support Bayern this Wednesday evening when they face PSG. After their defeat in the first leg (1-0), the French club must absolutely win if they want to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. In his quest for success, he can count on the support of the fans of… Munich 1860.
This historic Bavarian club, now in the German third division, harbors a certain hostility towards Bayern Munich. The choice is clear for the supporters: impossible to support their neighbor. “Solidarity between Munich residents, it does not exist and it will never exist”, announced to The Team Oliver Griss, à la tête du account of the independent newspaper dieblaue24 on social networks.
Local rivalry
For others, it will even be a matter of accompanying Parisians on their journey. “Throughout the day, we will be drinking with the Parisian supporters in town and wishing them good luck,” Michael told the French daily.
If the rivalry between the two clubs is exacerbated, it is today more symbolic than sporting. While Bayern have won the last ten German league titles, Munich 1860 has been vegetating in the third division since 2017. But the club embodies popular values and benefits from strong local roots.
Before playing the rest of its European future against the Munich residents, Paris Saint-Germain therefore knows what to expect. They are 3,800 French supporters to be expected Wednesday evening at the Allianz Arena. Even if the strike and the strong movements of social demands on the territory could complicate their trip to Germany.
On the sporting level, PSG can count on Kylian Mbappé to overcome Bayern. Substitute in the first leg, the French striker is this time fully available. Achraf Hakimi, indicted for rape, should also be present. On the other hand, the Parisians will be deprived of Neymar. The club announced in a statement on Monday the absence of the Brazilian until the end of the season.
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