Bayern Munich aims for a treble while facing the reigning Champions League holders, Paris SG, in a high-stakes semifinal. This match will take place at Parc des Princes in Paris on April 28, 2026.
Historically, Bayern and PSG have faced each other 15 times in the UEFA Champions League. Bayern has won nine of those encounters, while PSG has secured seven victories. Recently, Bayern Munich dominated the rivalry, winning their last five matches against PSG.
Paris SG enters this match after defeating Liverpool 4-2 in the quarterfinals. They have scored two or more goals in each of their last eight knockout stage games in the Champions League. But they face a tough challenge against Bayern, who are also joint-top scorers this season with 38 goals.
“Paris in the Champions League, the defending champions, it’s probably the toughest challenge,” said Bayern manager Vincent Kompany. His team is coming off a thrilling 4-3 victory against Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga.
Harry Kane has been pivotal for Bayern this season. He has scored 12 goals, marking the highest tally by an English player in a single European Cup/UEFA Champions League campaign. “It’ll be tough,” Kane said about chasing down Lewandowski’s record. “Obviously, I’m here to try and win the Champions League and try and win the German Cup.”
On the other hand, PSG’s manager Luis Enrique aims to make history himself. If he wins this match, he will become the fastest manager to reach 50 wins in UEFA Champions League history. Enrique remarked, “We got the job done well. These are the kinds of matches that can be tricky, but we showed that we were ready.”
Both teams apply intense pressure during matches. PSG has pressured 58% of their opponent’s touches made in the middle third of the pitch this season. Meanwhile, Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich leads with more defensive line-breaking passes than any other player in the competition.
As both teams prepare for this crucial fixture, observers anticipate a thrilling encounter that could shape their paths in European football this season.