Lee Kang-in delivered a stellar performance while Kim Min-jae faced defensive challenges in their respective matches.
Paris Saint-Germain dominated their away fixture against Angers, cruising to a 3-0 victory. The match took place at Stade Raymond Kopa, where PSG continued their pursuit of the league title. Despite facing competition from Lens, the Parisian club remains firmly positioned at the top of the standings.
Angers, sitting in the lower-middle section of the table and struggling with recent form, was expected to fall easily. Yet PSG approached the contest with full intensity, treating no opponent lightly.
Lee Kang-in’s Impact
The South Korean midfielder showcased exceptional form, contributing one goal and one assist. In the eighth minute, he capitalized on a blocked shot from Achraf Hakimi by immediately firing a follow-up strike that opened the scoring.
His influence continued into the second half when he delivered a pinpoint corner kick in the 52nd minute, setting up Lucas Beraldo for a header that sealed the match. The precision of his delivery made it simple for Beraldo to redirect the ball into the net.
Playing the full 90 minutes for the first time in a while, Lee demonstrated his value to the squad. His attacking contributions marked his first goal involvement in two months, making it a particularly meaningful outing.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich secured a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Mainz at the MEWA Arena. The Bavarian giants found themselves in trouble after conceding three goals in the first half alone.
However, the second half told a different story. Nicolas Jackson sparked the comeback, followed by goals from Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, and Harry Kane, completing the stunning turnaround.
Kim Min-jae played the entire match alongside Hiroki Ito in central defense. While the partnership showed defensive vulnerabilities—particularly in the first half—it would be unfair to place full blame on the center-back duo for all three goals conceded.
Despite the rocky start, Kim’s second-half performance improved noticeably, earning him the trust to remain on the pitch until the final whistle. His resilience helped Munich secure all three points.
Note: The anticipated Korean derby did not materialize as Mainz’s Lee Jae-sung was unavailable due to injury.