Paris Saint-Germain hosted Bayern München in the first leg of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, with kickoff set for 21:00 CET. PSG currently holds a narrow 5–4 advantage over Bayern Munich following a historic first-leg thriller.
The first UCL semifinal turned out to be the highest-scoring in Champions League history. For PSG, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé each netted twice, while João Neves added one goal. On the other side, Munich saw Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, and Luis Díaz all score once.
The Bayern Munich vs PSG return leg is scheduled for Wednesday, 6 May in Munich, and the winner will move on to the final in Budapest on 30 May.
PSG vs Bayern Munich Match Details, Date, Time, Predictions, Lineups & More
Table of Contents
- Tournament: UEFA Champions League semi-final, first leg.
- Final Score: PSG 5–4 Bayern Munich
- Match Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
- Time: 21:00 CET.
- Venue: Parc des Princes.
- Location: Paris, France.
- Second leg: Wednesday, 6 May 2026, in Munich.
PSG reached the semi-finals with a dominant 4-0 aggregate win over Liverpool, while Bayern booked their place in the last four after a dramatic 6-4 aggregate victory over Real Madrid.
Both clubs also arrive with huge attacking numbers in Europe this season, which sets up a heavyweight first leg in Paris.
Team News and Analysis
Paris Saint-Germain
PSG are the defending European champions, and their official squad page shows a deep, balanced group built around Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Bradley Barcola.
Their quarter-final victory over Liverpool showed exactly why they remain such a tough opponent: control in possession, aggression without the ball, and enough quality up front to punish mistakes.
UEFA’s team stats also show PSG have been hugely productive in the competition, with 38 goals, 17 conceded, 63% possession, and 90.5% passing accuracy. That profile points to a side that wants to dominate the ball and dictate the rhythm at home.
Bayern Munich
Bayern’s official Champions League squad page includes Manuel Neuer, Josip Stanišić, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Konrad Laimer, Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović, Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Luis Díaz, Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Leon Goretzka, and Tom Bischof.
Their reaction after beating Real Madrid made clear how confident they are heading into Paris, with the club stressing the team’s resilience and momentum.
The numbers back that up too: Bayern have scored 38 goals in the competition, conceded 14, and averaged 58.1% possession with 90.17% passing accuracy. That makes them one of the most efficient and balanced sides left in the tournament.
Head-to-Head Record
UEFA’s official head-to-head record gives Bayern the edge overall, with 9 wins for Bayern, 6 wins for Paris, and no draws in UEFA competition, along with a 21-16 goals advantage for the Germans.
The rivalry has produced plenty of tight, high-quality meetings, and the most recent ones have swung both ways, which is why this semi-final feels so evenly balanced on paper.
In the Last big match, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals on 5 July 2025.
PSG vs Bayern Munich Starting XI Lineups
PSG Starting XI vs Bayern Munich
- Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, João Neves; Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Barcola.
Bayern Munich Starting XI vs PSG
- Neuer; Stanišić, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Gnabry, Díaz; Kane.
Unavailable Players
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Désiré Doué: Expected to miss several weeks due to a hamstring injury.
- Nuno Mendes: Sustained an injury during the quarter-final against Liverpool and remains a doubt for the upcoming leg.
- Illia Zabarnyi: Suspended for the first leg after receiving a red card in a previous round.
- Bayern Munich
- Jamal Musiala: Sidelined with a fractured fibula; while he has returned to limited action, he is not yet expected to be fully match-fit for the semi-final.
- Alphonso Davies: Recovering from a serious knee injury and currently training individually; he is not expected to return until later in the year.
- Josip Stanišić: Unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
- Hiroki Itō: Remains out with a long-term foot injury.
Key Players to Watch
For PSG, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are the obvious difference-makers, while Vitinha and Achraf Hakimi drive the team’s tempo and width.
For Bayern, Harry Kane remains the main goal threat, Michael Olise supplies creativity, and Joshua Kimmich sets the rhythm in midfield. UEFA’s season stats underline just how important Kvaratskhelia, Hakimi, Kane, and Olise have been in attack this season.
Match Prediction
This is a classic first-leg semi-final: two elite sides, huge individual quality, and very little between them. PSG have the home advantage and have been excellent in the knockout rounds, but Bayern have the stronger head-to-head record and enough firepower to score in Paris.
The most realistic outcome feels like a tight game with chances at both ends.
- Prediction: PSG 2-1 Bayern Munich.
Where to Watch PSG vs Bayern Munich
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| USA | Paramount+ / TUDN / DAZN |
| UK | HBO Max / Amazon Prime / BBC* |
| France | Canal+ |
| Germany | DAZN / Amazon Prime / ZDF* |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| India | Sony / Tapmad |
FAQ – PSG vs Bayern Munich
When is PSG vs Bayern Munich?
The first leg is on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 21:00 CET.
Where is PSG vs Bayern Munich being played?
It will be played at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
Is this the first leg or the second leg?
This is the first leg; the second leg is on 6 May 2026 in Munich.
What is the head-to-head record between PSG and Bayern?
UEFA lists Bayern with 9 wins, PSG with 6 wins, and 0 draws in their UEFA head-to-head record.
Who is favorite to win PSG vs Bayern?
PSG are slight home favorites in the first leg, but Bayern’s stronger head-to-head record and balanced squad make this a very close tie. That is an inference from the official stats and recent results, not a formal UEFA prediction.
Who is unavailable for the PSG vs Bayern Munich UEFA Champions League semi-final?
PSG is missing Illia Zabarnyi (suspended) and Désiré Doué (hamstring), while Bayern Munich is without Jamal Musiala (leg), Alphonso Davies (knee), and faces a major injury crisis with their goalkeepers.
