Paris Saint-Germain will host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday evening at the Parc des Princes. The match, scheduled for a 21:00 CET kick-off, pits the reigning European champions against the newly crowned Bundesliga title holders 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 face either Atletico Madrid or Arsenal.
The encounter is a repeat of the 2020 final, which Bayern Munich won 1-0, and offers PSG a chance for redemption on their home turf. According to the team sheets released ahead of the match, PSG manager Luis Enrique is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, and Bradley Doue leading the attack in the absence of the injured Mathys Ndjantou. Bayern Munich, under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, are predicted to line up in a 4-2-3-1, with Harry Kane spearheading the offensive efforts supported by Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, and Luis Diaz.
Both sides arrive in formidable form, having navigated challenging quarter-final paths. PSG, who eliminated Liverpool in the previous round, are seeking to capitalize on their home advantage to establish a lead before the return leg in Munich. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, dethroned Real Madrid and will look to leverage their recent domestic triumph and historical upper hand in this fixture. The tactical battle between Enrique's possession-oriented approach and Kompany's structured system will be a key narrative.
The match will be officiated by Swiss referee Sandro Scharer, with a Spanish team of officials overseeing VAR duties. For viewers, the broadcast will be available live on Sky Sports in Italy, specifically on Sky Sport Uno (channel 201), Sky Sport 4K (213), and Sky Sport (251), with streaming options on Sky Go and Now. The outcome of this first leg is poised to significantly influence the trajectory of both clubs' seasons, with a place in European football's showpiece event at stake.
