Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has named his starting lineup for the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. The Belgian, who will watch from the stands as he serves a touchline ban, has selected an attacking side featuring Harry Kane leading the line, supported by Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise, and Luis Díaz. Assistant coach Aaron Banks will be in the dugout for the fixture.
According to the official team sheet released by the club, Manuel Neuer will start in goal behind a defence of Josip Stanišić, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Alphonso Davies. Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović will anchor the midfield. The notable selection sees Davies preferred to Konrad Laimer at left-back, while Serge Gnabry misses out through injury.
This match represents a significant opportunity for Bayern Munich to reach their first Champions League final since 2020, when they won the competition. The German giants have been consistently present in the latter stages of European football but have faced recent frustration in their quest to reclaim the continent's top prize. For Harry Kane, the tie offers a chance to edge closer to a major trophy after his high-profile move from Tottenham Hotspur last summer, having already broken Bundesliga scoring records this season.
For PSG, the match carries the weight of history as they aim to become the first French club to win 100 European cup matches. Under manager Luis Enrique, the Parisians are seeking to advance to their second final in four years. The tactical battle between Enrique's system and Kompany's selected XI, particularly in the wide areas where Olise and Díaz will operate, is expected to be a decisive factor. The outcome of this first leg will set the tone for the return fixture in Munich next week, with a place in the final at Wembley Stadium on the line.
