This Wednesday, May 6th, Paris Saint-Germain faces Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena (kick-off at 9 pm, CET) in the second leg of their 2025-2026 Champions League semi-final (PSG won the first leg 5-4). And as before every match, here’s a look at PSG’s opponent.
Bayern Munich is one of the great historical clubs in Europe, and we’re used to seeing them play a leading role in the Champions League. A season without a title is a failure for the Bavarians, and they fulfilled their mission in the 2024-2025 season by winning the league title. It was a well-deserved victory, as they finished 13 points ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen.
On the other hand, there were disappointments in the German Cup and the Champions League, with eliminations in the Round of 16 against Leverkusen (0-1) and in the quarterfinals against Inter Milan (3-4). Then came the Club World Cup quarterfinal against PSG.
But coach Vincent Kompany kept his job and his project clearly took a step forward. The Bavarians are champions, with a record number of goals scored yet to improve, in the German Cup final and, therefore, in the Champions League semifinals. All this achieved in a style that was often admirable.
Summer Transfer Window 2025 –
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Key statistics – update
This season, Bayern Munich boasts the best attack in the Bundesliga with over 11 goals scored (Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen are second with 65, and Sankt Pauli last with 27), and the second-best defense with 35 goals conceded (Dortmund has the best defense with 32 goals conceded, Heidenheim last with 69).
Bayern’s top scorer is Harry Kane (31 years old), who leads the league with 33 goals. Michael Olise (24-year-old attacking midfielder/winger) is the club’s top assist provider with 19 assists and is also the Bundesliga’s top scorer.
Bayern’s last 5 matches –
Only Bayern’s possession is shown, and their shots are listed first (when data is available).
April 19, 2026 (Bundesliga) – Bayern/Stuttgart: 4-2. Playing a 4-2-3-1 formation. 63% possession. 23 shots, 9 on target, compared to 10 shots (7 on target).
April 22, 2026 (German Cup) – Leverkusen/Bayern: 0-2. Playing a 4-2-3-1 formation. 17 shots, 10 on target, compared to 2 shots (1 on target).
April 25, 2026 (Bundesliga) – Mainz/Bayern: 3-4. Playing a 4-2-3-1 formation. 53% possession. 9 shots, 6 on target, compared to 16 shots (8 on target).
28/04/2026 (Champions League) – PSG/Bayern: 5-4. In a 4-2-3-1 formation. 54% possession. 10 shots, 7 on target, against 13 shots (6 on target).
02/05/2026 (Bundesliga) – Bayern/Heidenheim: 3-3. In a 4-2-3-1 formation. 65% possession. 19 shots, 5 on target, against 11 shots (6 on target).
Bayern’s squad:
Out – Gnabry (injury).
The predicted lineup according to the press in a 4-2-3-1 formation:
Kane
Diaz – Musiala – Olise
Pavlovic – Kimmich
Laimer – Tah – Upamecano – Stanisic
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Bayern’s playing style:
As is their tradition, Bayern Munich plays a very attacking style. The idea is clearly to stifle the opponent in their own half and score as many goals as possible, even at the risk of conceding. This was fully evident in the match, with its advantages and risks. Once again, neither team should be thinking about a deep defensive block. There is a desire to impose themselves both in terms of play and scoreline. With Bayern starting the match already trailing by a goal, it promises to be another exciting game.
