Bayern Munich welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, for the second leg of a UEFA Champions League semi-final that remains wide open after one of the most dramatic first legs in the competition's history.
PSG travel to Munich holding a narrow 5-4 aggregate advantage after an extraordinary nine-goal encounter at the Parc des Princes on 28 April. Bayern initially went ahead but later found themselves 5-2 down before scoring twice to reduce the deficit and give themselves a realistic chance of completing the comeback at home. The nine goals made the first leg the highest-scoring Champions League semi-final match in the competition's history.
The situation is straightforward for Vincent Kompany's side. Bayern need to win by two goals to qualify after 90 minutes. A one-goal Bayern victory would level the aggregate score and send the tie into extra time, while a draw or a PSG victory would take the defending European champions into another Champions League final.
With Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala and Luis Díaz facing a PSG attack containing Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué, another fascinating battle awaits at the Allianz Arena.
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Bayern Munich vs PSG Head-to-Head Summary: Last 10 Matches
The recent head-to-head record gives Bayern Munich an advantage, although PSG have won two of the three meetings between the clubs during the current season. Counting the 10 most recent competitive matches before Wednesday's second leg, including the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final in July 2025, Bayern have won seven, and PSG have won three. None of those 10 matches ended in a draw.
The last 10 competitive meetings are:
28 April 2026: Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
4 November 2025: Paris Saint-Germain 1-2 Bayern Munich
5 July 2025: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Bayern Munich
26 November 2024: Bayern Munich 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain
8 March 2023: Bayern Munich 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain
14 February 2023: Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Bayern Munich
13 April 2021: Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Bayern Munich
7 April 2021: Bayern Munich 2-3 Paris Saint-Germain
23 August 2020: Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Bayern Munich
5 December 2017: Bayern Munich 3-1 Paris Saint-Germain
Across those matches, Bayern won seven times, and PSG won three, with Bayern scoring 17 goals compared with PSG's 12. That gives the last 10 competitive meetings 29 goals in total, averaging 2.9 per match. UEFA also noted before the second leg that PSG's victory in Paris ended Bayern's run of five consecutive wins against the French club.
The disciplinary history has also been more eventful than the original figures suggest. PSG finished their 2-0 Club World Cup victory over Bayern in July 2025 with nine men after Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernández were sent off, while Luis Díaz was dismissed during Bayern's 2-1 Champions League victory in Paris in November 2025.
Most Recent Meeting: PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich
The first leg on 28 April was completely different from the tight contests that have often defined this fixture. Harry Kane gave Bayern the lead from the penalty spot after 17 minutes, but Kvaratskhelia equalised before João Neves put PSG ahead. Michael Olise then brought Bayern level before halftime, only for Dembélé to convert a penalty in stoppage time and send PSG into the break leading 3-2.
The second half became even more dramatic. Kvaratskhelia scored his second before Dembélé also completed a brace, suddenly giving PSG a commanding 5-2 advantage. At that stage, Bayern appeared in danger of leaving Paris with a mountain to climb.
Instead, Kompany's team responded. Dayot Upamecano headed in from a set piece before Luis Díaz made it 5-4, dramatically changing the complexion of the tie. PSG had opportunities to add another goal, including an effort from Senny Mayulu that struck the woodwork, but Bayern survived.
Although Bayern lost, reducing a three-goal deficit to one could prove crucial. They now return to Munich knowing one victory could be enough to keep their European season alive.
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Bayern Munich's Current Form
Bayern have already completed one major objective this season by winning the Bundesliga title. Kompany's side officially secured the 2025/26 championship on 19 April with a 4-2 home victory over VfB Stuttgart, clinching the title with four league matches remaining. It was Bayern's 35th German championship and allowed them to turn much of their attention toward the Champions League and DFB-Pokal.
Their results immediately after winning the league showed just how dangerous the team remains. Bayern defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on 22 April to reach the DFB-Pokal final before producing a remarkable comeback against Mainz three days later. They trailed 3-0 at halftime but recovered to win 4-3, with Kane scoring the winner.
However, their two most recent results before the PSG second leg have been less convincing. First came the 5-4 defeat in Paris. Bayern then returned to Bundesliga action against Heidenheim on 2 May and needed an extremely late Michael Olise goal to rescue a 3-3 draw at the Allianz Arena.
That means Bayern enter Wednesday having gone two matches without victory, but the performances also highlight the team's ability to recover from difficult situations. They came back from 3-0 down against Mainz, from 5-2 down against PSG and repeatedly responded against Heidenheim. That resilience could become important if PSG score first in Munich.
PSG's Current Form
Paris Saint-Germain also enter the second leg fighting for major trophies on multiple fronts. Luis Enrique's side are top of Ligue 1 and remain in a strong position to retain the French championship, but unlike Bayern, they had not yet mathematically secured their domestic title by 5 May.
PSG entered May with Lens continuing to apply pressure behind them. Following the weekend's results, Paris remained six points clear, leaving them close to another championship but with work still to do. Their recent results have been mixed domestically but much more impressive in Europe.
PSG defeated Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on 14 April to complete a 4-0 aggregate Champions League quarter-final victory. They then lost 2-1 at home to Lyon in Ligue 1 before responding with a convincing 3-0 away win against Angers.
The 5-4 victory over Bayern followed, before Luis Enrique made extensive changes for Saturday's home game against Lorient. PSG were held to a 2-2 draw despite goals from Ibrahim Mbaye and Warren Zaïre-Emery. Several major players were rested with the Bayern match in mind.
PSG therefore travel to Munich unbeaten in their last three matches across all competitions, with two victories followed by the Lorient draw. More importantly, their attacking threat remains considerable. Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé scored twice each against Bayern in the first leg, demonstrating how quickly PSG can punish a team when space appears.
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Bayern Munich Team News and Injuries
Bayern have received positive news on several players before the second leg. Tom Bischof and Lennart Karl returned to full team training after their respective muscle injuries. Karl had been recovering from a thigh problem, while Bischof had been working his way back following a minor calf muscle tear. Both trained with the first team before the match and were pushing to return to the squad.
Raphaël Guerreiro has also recovered sufficiently to become an option again. The major confirmed absence is Serge Gnabry. The Germany international suffered a tear in the adductor muscle of his right thigh in April and remains unavailable. His injury ruled him out of the first leg and keeps him on the sidelines for the return fixture.
Alphonso Davies has also had his fitness managed after recent muscle problems, giving Kompany another decision to make on the left side of his defence. Despite those concerns, Bayern still have their main attacking players available. Kane, Olise, Musiala and Díaz give the German champions enough firepower to believe they can overturn the one-goal deficit.
PSG Team News and Injuries
PSG suffered one particularly significant injury during the first leg. Achraf Hakimi is ruled out after suffering an injury to his right thigh against Bayern. PSG confirmed the defender would be unavailable for several weeks, meaning Luis Enrique must replace one of his most important attacking outlets at right-back.
Hakimi's absence could be especially important because Bayern are likely to attack aggressively down the flanks. Warren Zaïre-Emery is capable of filling in at right-back, although moving him there would require an adjustment in midfield.
Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier is also unavailable after suffering a right-thigh injury in training the morning after the first leg. He is expected to remain sidelined for several weeks. Matvei Safonov, who started the first game against Bayern, remains available.
Luis Enrique otherwise retains most of his first-choice attacking options, including Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Doué, João Neves, Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz.
Tactical Matchup and Style of Play
1. Bayern Munich
Bayern have little reason to abandon the attacking philosophy that has taken them this far. Kompany's side want to dominate possession high up the pitch, press aggressively after losing the ball, and create chances through quick combinations around the penalty area.
Kane remains the focal point, but Bayern's attack is far from dependent on him. Olise provides creativity and one-on-one quality from the right, Díaz can attack defenders directly from the opposite side, and Musiala's ability to carry the ball through central areas can destabilise PSG's midfield.
The challenge will be maintaining defensive balance. Bayern cannot simply throw everyone forward from the opening minute. PSG showed in Paris how devastating Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia can be once they find space. Conceding early would increase Bayern's task from overturning a one-goal deficit to potentially needing three.
2. PSG
PSG are unlikely to spend the entire match defending their 5-4 advantage. Luis Enrique's team are at their best when controlling possession, pressing opponents and attacking with numbers. Their ability to move quickly between patient buildup and sudden acceleration caused Bayern major problems in the first leg.
Hakimi's absence does remove one of PSG's most effective attacking runners, but the visitors still have exceptional pace in forward areas. Dembélé can threaten through the middle or from wide positions, while Kvaratskhelia's ability to cut inside from the left was devastating in Paris. If Bayern commit too many players forward, both could find the space needed to attack Kompany's defensive line.
PSG therefore have little reason to treat the match as a 90-minute defensive exercise. One away goal would dramatically increase the pressure on Bayern.
Bayern Munich vs PSG Match Expectations
Bayern Munich have every reason to believe they can win the second leg. They are Bundesliga champions, have the advantage of playing at the Allianz Arena, and have already defeated PSG once this season, winning 2-1 in Paris during the Champions League league phase. Their comeback from 5-2 down in the first leg also means the atmosphere in Munich should be one of belief rather than resignation.
However, PSG hold the more valuable advantage: the aggregate lead. The defending European champions need only avoid defeat to reach the final, and the first leg showed that Bayern's aggressive approach can leave opportunities at the other end.
For that reason, there is an important distinction when discussing the favourites. Bayern may have a slight advantage to win Wednesday's individual match because of home advantage, but PSG remain very well positioned to qualify because they begin the night 5-4 ahead.
An early Bayern goal would completely reopen the tie and could turn the Allianz Arena into an extremely difficult environment for the visitors. An early PSG goal, on the other hand, would force Bayern to score at least twice simply to reach extra time.
After nine goals in Paris, another open contest cannot be ruled out. Yet with a place in the Champions League final at stake, both teams may initially show more caution than they did in the first leg.
Bayern need a comeback. PSG need to protect a narrow advantage without surrendering the attacking identity that put them ahead in the first place. With some of Europe's most dangerous attacking players on both sides, the stage is set for another memorable Champions League night in Munich.