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Bayern München vs Paris Saint Germain: UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals Preview

Allianz Arena in Munich hosts Bayern München vs Paris Saint Germain on 2026-05-06, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. The tie is a UEFA Champions League semi-finals clash. In the latest UEFA Champions League standings snapshot, Bayern sit 2nd with 21 points and a +14 goal difference, while Paris Saint Germain are 11th on 14 points with a +10 goal difference.

Bayern München Availability

Bayern face multiple absences.

  • M. Cardozo (Injury – Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
  • S. Gnabry (Injury – Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
  • C. Kiala (Injury – Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • W. Mike (Injury – Hip Injury) is sidelined.
  • B. Ndiaye (Injury – Inactive) is sidelined.

None of Bayern’s listed absentees are among the top scorers or assist leaders, so the core attacking unit led by H. Kane (13 goals, 2 assists) and L. Díaz (7 goals, 3 assists) remains available.

Paris Saint Germain Availability

Paris Saint Germain also have key issues.

  • L. Chevalier (Injury – Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
  • A. Hakimi (Injury – Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
  • Q. Ndjantou (Injury – Muscle Injury) is sidelined.

A. Hakimi, with 6 assists in the competition, is a major blow down the right flank, removing one of PSG’s primary creative outlets.

Impact Summary

From a pure attacking-output perspective, Bayern retain their main threats, with H. Kane and L. Díaz available to protect a strong record of 22 goals in 8 matches. PSG, who have scored 21 in 8, must compensate for the loss of Hakimi’s width and delivery, increasing the creative burden on K. Kvaratskhelia, O. Dembélé, Vitinha and D. Doué.

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