"We're ready": PSG issues a challenge to Bayern

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The approach was similar, yet the outcome was far more convincing: Paris Saint-Germain also rested several key players before their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich and still strolled to a comfortable 3-0 (2-0) win at Angers SCO.

"That feels good," said manager Luis Enrique. "A result like this is the best possible preparation for a Champions League semi-final. It’s important for the confidence of every single player, for the team and for the fans. We’re ready."

On Tuesday (9:00 pm CET, Prime Video), Bayern Munich travel to the French capital for the first leg. Vincent Kompany made several changes in Saturday’s league run-out, and as a result his side trailed 3-0 at half-time against Mainz 05. Only the introductions of Harry Kane and Michael Olise ultimately salvaged a 4-3 win.

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PSG is dealing with concerns over the fitness of Doue and Hernandez.

There was no such drama in Angers. Kang-In Lee (7'), Senny Mayulu (39') and Lucas Beraldo (52') scored for the visitors, who left Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, plus attackers Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, on the bench. The win never looked in doubt even after Gonçalo Ramos was dismissed with a second yellow card in the 74th minute, leaving Paris with ten men.

The mood, though, turned somewhat sombre because of two enforced substitutions: Achraf Hakimi and Lucas Hernandez both played only the first half. Hakimi appeared to be struggling after a sprint but remained on the pitch until half-time. The same applied to Hernandez, who had previously been clutching his left thigh on several occasions. Enrique did not comment on either player’s condition, though Hakimi at least was already walking towards the team bus after the match without any visible discomfort.