PSG and Bayern Munich clash in the first leg of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League semifinals. Both teams are favorites to win the tournament, and the match carries high expectations. Alphonso Davies is in the starting XI for Bayern.
Despite playing just 60 minutes in a 4-3 victory over Mainz, Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany may employ a different strategy against PSG, aiming to make a strong impact in the first leg at Parc des Princes, where a win, tie or loss could impact Bayern ahead of the rematch.
PSG head coach Luis Enrique opted to rest key players in Ligue 1, fielding a mixed starting XI. Ousmane Dembele, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Desire Doue were all benched for their last match against Angers.
PSG confirmed lineup vs Bayern
With PSG’s top players well-rested for this crucial match, Luis Enrique will field his strongest lineup to make a statement at Parc des Princes.
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PSG’s starting XI: Matvey Safonov; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Bayern confirmed lineup vs PSG
With Davies in the starting XI, and Serge Gnabry not playing today due to injury, Bayern will show up with a lineup that will try to make their coach proud. Kompany won’t be on the touchline against PSG today as he’s serving a one-game suspension.
Bayern’s starting XI: Manuel Neuer; Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Alphonso Davies; Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic; Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Luis Diaz, Harry Kane.
