Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are set to face off in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes tonight. The match, scheduled for a 21:00 CET kick-off, pits the reigning European champions, PSG, against the newly crowned German champions, Bayern, in what many are billing as a de facto early final. The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to the final in Budapest, where they will meet either Atletico Madrid or Arsenal.
The hosts, managed by Luis Enrique, enter the match after defeating Liverpool in the quarter-finals. Bayern Munich, under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, secured their place by eliminating Real Madrid in the previous round. Both teams have confirmed their starting line-ups, with PSG opting for a 4-3-3 formation featuring goalkeeper Safonov, defenders Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Nuno Mendes, a midfield of Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, and Joao Neves, and an attacking trio of Doué, Ousmane Dembele, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Bayern Munich will line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Manuel Neuer in goal behind a defensive line of Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Alphonso Davies. The midfield pivot consists of Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic, supporting an attacking line of Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, and Luis Diaz, with Harry Kane leading the line as the lone striker.
The match will be officiated by Swiss referee Sandro Scharer, with Spanish officials assisting and overseeing VAR duties. For viewers, the fixture will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in Italy, specifically on Sky Sport Uno (channel 201), Sky Sport 4K (213), and Sky Sport (251). Streaming will be available via Sky Go and Now platforms.
This encounter represents a significant test for both sides. PSG will look to leverage their home advantage and the attacking flair of Dembele and Kvaratskhelia to establish a lead ahead of the return leg in Munich. Bayern, having just secured the Bundesliga title, will rely on the experience of Neuer and Kane, combined with the creative dynamism of Musiala and Olise, to secure a positive result away from home. The tactical battle between Luis Enrique and Kompany will be a key narrative, with both managers seeking to guide their teams one step closer to European glory.
