Wed Nov 27 06:51:46 UTC 2024: ## Bayern Munich Edges Past PSG in New Champions League Format
**Munich, Germany** – Bayern Munich secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League clash Tuesday, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stage. A first-half goal from defender Kim Min-jae proved decisive against a ten-man PSG side.
Despite the win, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany admitted to being unfamiliar with the intricacies of the new 36-team Champions League format. The victory moved Bayern to 11th place in the group standings with nine points from five games, leaving them one point shy of automatic qualification for the last 16. PSG, currently 26th with four points, faces a tougher path to the knockout rounds.
The new format sees each team play eight different opponents, instead of the previous three opponents played twice. The top eight teams automatically advance, while teams ranked ninth to 24th will compete in a two-legged playoff for the remaining knockout berths.
Kompany expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, highlighting their first-half pressing and discipline. He emphasized the importance of winning their remaining matches to secure a top-eight finish and secure direct qualification to the next round.
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