Bayern Munich expose PSG as Messi departs the stage
09 March 2023 |
5:19 pm
Bayern are into the last eight of the Champions League after a 2-0 win over PSG, 3-0 on aggregate. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting played a key role as Lionel Messi bowed out in what could be his final game in the competition.
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