Published 11:40 IST, August 24th 2020
Champions League final: David Alaba consoles Neymar after Bayern clinch 6th European Cup
Neymar could not hold back his emotions after PSG's defeat in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich, with David Alaba seen hugging the Brazilian.
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Hans-Dieter Flick's historic debut season with Bayern Munich concluded with a Champions League victory against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Sunday. Even as Bayern Munich celebrated ir Champions League final victory, re was visible dissatisfaction and heartbreak for Ligue 1 champions, with Neymar in particular shedding tears after final whistle. However, Brazil international found support from Bayern's David Alaba after final whistle.
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Neymar and Kylian Mbappe began Champions League final with high hopes of clinching club's first-ever European silverware. two superstars were handed brilliant opportunities in first half to open scoring but failed to capitalise on ir chances. Bayern Munich also saw some decent attacks, with Robert Lewandowski hitting post once early on in a first half that ended goalless.
Having seen PSG's resolute defensive strategy, Bayern Munich came up with a different tactic altoger in second half. Bavarians' change of tactics paid off when Kingsley Coman headed home in 59th minute, courtesy of a pinpoint cross from Joshua Kimmich from outside penalty box. PSG appeared to have lost control of game after opener and could t bag equaliser.
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Neymar in tears after Champions League final defeat, David Alaba consoles Brazilian
Having clinched ir sixth Champions League title, Bavarians began celebrating ir treble win wildly on field. However, scenes in PSG camp were ar matter altoger with Parisians' dream of winning ir first piece of European silverware shattered in Lisbon. Neymar, who was roped in by Ligue 1 giants from Barcelona in 2017 in an attempt to achieve European glory could t hold back his emotions and was seen crying uncontrollably after full-time whistle.
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Even as entire Bayern Munich squad ran onto field to celebrate Champions League glory, David Alaba decided orwise. defender went on to hug an emotional Neymar and tried to console him after loss, while Hansi Flick also came up to Brazilian. visuals of Neymar crying after Champions League final and David Alaba's heartwarming gesture could t escape lens, with Twitterati heaping praise on defender.
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Twitterati react to David Alaba's gesture after Champions League final
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Im courtesy: Bayern Munich Twitter
11:40 IST, August 24th 2020