One of the most electrifying Champions League ties in history is set for a dramatic conclusion on German soil. Bayern Munich, led by coach Kompany, host PSG at the Allianz Arena with a one-goal deficit. Luis Enrique’s side, the reigning European champions, aim to defend their title after a thrilling 5-4 first-leg victory in Paris.
The semifinal showdown between Bayern Munich and PSG is widely expected to produce the favorite for the UEFA Champions League final. The French side holds a narrow advantage after winning the first leg 5-4 in Paris last week. The Germans fought back from a three-goal deficit (5-2) late in the second half, pulling two goals back to keep the tie alive. Both teams are comfortable in their domestic leagues, allowing them to rotate their squads at the weekend, which ended in home draws.
**Match Details:**
– Date: Wednesday, May 6
– Venue: Allianz Arena (Munich)
– Kickoff time: 21:00 CET
– TV channel: Movistar+ Liga de Campeones
– Live streaming: Available via bet365 (registration required)
– Odds: Bayern 1.62 – Draw 5.25 – PSG 3.90
**Team News**
**Bayern Munich**
The German side has enjoyed an extraordinary campaign, establishing themselves as one of Europe’s most entertaining teams. They aim to eliminate the reigning champions and continue their Champions League dream. Bayern have become one of the continent’s top scorers and have secured domestic dominance, awaiting the cup final. This tie represents their biggest challenge of the season, having eliminated Real Madrid in the previous round. They hope to overturn the one-goal deficit and reach the final, another action-packed encounter is expected.
**Probable Bayern lineup (4-2-3-1):**
Neuer; Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Luis Díaz; Harry Kane
**PSG**
The reigning European champions have also consolidated their domestic dominance, with a comfortable league lead despite an early Copa elimination against Paris FC in January. In Europe, PSG have shown spectacular progress, overpowering Chelsea and Liverpool in the last two knockout rounds, winning both legs each time. In Germany, they have the chance to do the same against one of the season’s most formidable teams, despite losing to them at home in the league phase.
**Probable PSG lineup (4-3-3):**
Safonov; Zaïre Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabián; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
**How to Watch Live on TV or Online**
In Spain, the match will be broadcast on Movistar+ Liga de Campeones. For live streaming without images, bet365 offers free coverage with a registered account.
**Last Meeting Between Bayern and PSG**
The first leg, played just a week earlier, was one of the best Champions League matches in recent years. Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern, but PSG led 3-2 at halftime after goals from Kvaratskhelia and Neves overturned Bayern’s lead, and Dembélé responded to Olise’s equalizer. The second half saw Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé complete their doubles, threatening to kill the tie early, but Upamecano and Luis Díaz pulled two goals back for the Germans, setting up a thrilling return leg.