Have PSG paid the price for dropping Donnarumma against Bayern? 🤔

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Emily Wilson·26 November 2024

Have PSG paid the price for dropping Donnarumma against Bayern? 🤔

Tuesday's blockbuster clash of the night sees PSG travel to Bayern, and perhaps manager Luis Enrique was the architect of an imminent downfall.

After a tense first half that led to limited genuine chances, the opener arrived thanks to an error from goalkeeper Matvei Safonov.

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Usual starter Gianluigi Donnarumma, meanwhile, could only watch from the bench after being dropped.

The 25-year-old Russian (who has only made five appearances this season) failed to connect his punch with the ball. It then dropped for defender Kim Min-kae, who made no mistake from point-blank range.

Safonov punched the ball right to the feet of Minjae , who headed it in from 4 meters to score his first #UCL goal! 🙌 💫 #FCBPSG | 1-0 | 39' 💫
– Tuesday, 26 November 2024

When asked about the selection choice before kick-off, Enrique said: “I make my choices based on what I see on the pitch and what is best for the team.”

But has the decision returned to bite him in their biggest game yet?

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