Bayern Munich vs PSG LIVE!
Arsenal await Paris Saint-Germain in this season’s Champions League final in Budapest on May 30. Expectations for another pulsating showdown with Bayern Munich following last week’s nine-goal thriller at the Parc des Princes, a modern classic that saw so much scintillating attacking football and jaw-dropping shifts in momentum as holders PSG eventually triumphed 5-4, were not quite realised in Wednesday’s much calmer second leg in Bavaria.
It was still an intriguing semi-final clash, however, with PSG ahead inside just three minutes after great work from Fabian Ruiz and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to set up Ousmane Dembele, who fired into the roof of the net to settle any early nerves. There was controversy thereafter in the first half as Bayern felt that Nuno Mendes should have been shown a second yellow card for handball and that they should have then been awarded a penalty after Vitinha’s clearance inside the PSG box cannoned into the outstretched arm of team-mate Joao Neves.
Manuel Neuer made a string of excellent saves to keep Bayern’s hopes of reaching the final alive, but Harry Kane’s powerful strike deep in second-half stoppage time proved too late to inspire a comeback.
Bayern Munich vs PSG highlights
- Holders PSG to face Arsenal in Champions League final
- GOAL! Kane gives Bayern late stoppage-time hope
- Bayern denied penalty for handball against Neves
- Nuno Mendes avoids second yellow card in first half
- GOAL! Dembele fires PSG ahead inside three minutes
PSG to face Arsenal in Champions League final
Wednesday 6 May 2026 22:12 , George FloodSo despite that late scare caused by Harry Kane, PSG advance to reach a second successive Champions League final and their third since 2019/20.
The holders will face Arsenal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30 in a repeat of last season's semi-final tie, which PSG won 3-1 on aggregate after an initial 1-0 win in north London and nervy 2-1 triumph in Paris.
PSG will be the favourites, clearly, but this is not the same Arsenal side...
Bayern Munich 1-1 PSG (5-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 22:02 , George FloodFull-time
PSG REACH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
GOAL! Bayern Munich 1-1 PSG (5-6 agg) | Harry Kane 94'
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:59 , George Flood94 mins: It’s not over just yet!
Kane emphatically rifles past Safonov at his near post.
What a strike. Bayern need one more goal in the dying seconds to force extra time...
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:55 , George Flood90 mins: Into five minutes of added time at the Allianz Arena.
PSG are almost there as Marquinhos defends brilliantly once again and Jackson can’t test Safonov.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:52 , George Flood88 mins: Karl’s strike hits his own team-mate in Olise before Laimer then appeals for a penalty after his follow-up effort hits Neves. Nothing given.
PSG break and Barcola’s low attempt is diverted wide by Neuer.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:50 , George Flood84 mins: A slip by Neuer offers the chance for Nuno Mendes to fire home from a long way out, but it’s off target.
The fit-again Karl is on for Upamecano for Bayern, while PSG have replaced Nuno Mendes with Mayulu.
Marquinhos into the book.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:46 , George Flood81 mins: Barcola’s foul on Davies gives Bayern the chance to deliver a free-kick into the PSG box from a dangerous area.
Again they don’t make the most of it.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:43 , George Flood79 mins: Kvaratskhelia bursts into the Bayern box again and has a chance to put this game to bed, but Kim does just enough to put him off and force a bit of an air shot.
Another reprieve for the hosts.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:42 , George Flood78 mins: Luis Diaz drifts through the middle and plays a little one-two with Musiala before going down wanting a free-kick on the edge of the PSG box, but he’s actually penalised for handball and booked for his protests.
Kompany now sends on Jackson for Musiala.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:40 , George Flood76 mins: Doue creates a yard of space for himself and fires not too far wide of the near post on the turn.
That will be his last contribution of the night as he’s replaced by Hernandez.
Lucas Beraldo is also on for Fabian Ruiz, who has excelled tonight.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:38 , George Flood73 mins: Alert defending again from Pacho to stretch out a leg and turn behind Olise’s latest cross.
Approaching the final 15 minutes in Munich and PSG still hold that two-goal lead on aggregate.
Their travelling fans are in fine voice.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:36 , George Flood70 mins: The chances are mounting at both ends as Safonov makes a comfortable save from Olise.
Doue then pulls off a sublime piece of skill to get past both Luis Diaz and Kimmich in the corner.
Now Kvaratskhelia’s fine run tees up Doue again, but he goes for the near post instead of firing across the goalkeeper and picks out the side netting.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:31 , George Flood67 mins: Now comes the double swap by Bayern.
Davies and Kim are on for Stanisic and Tah.
It almost pays off immediately as Davies gets free down the left and his cross is turned goalwards by Luis Diaz, who is denied by Safonov.
That’s given the home fans a lift.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:29 , George Flood66 mins: Bayern’s backline are stretched again but thankfully for them, no PSG player is up on this occasion to match the run of Nuno Mendes.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:28 , George Flood64 mins: Neuer is single-handedly keeping Bayern alive in this semi-final tie as he now gets down well low to his right to keep out another Doue strike.
Goalscorer Dembele is heading off for PSG, with Barcola coming on.
A double change is imminent for Bayern, meanwhile.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:25 , George Flood61 mins: A tame low effort from Stanisic is easily gathered by Safonov after a decent spell of passing and pressure from Bayern.
Nice bit of skill by Luis Diaz.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:22 , George Flood57 mins: It’s just not happening for Kane so far tonight as he’s kept at bay by Pacho.
Now Zaire-Emery earns the praise of Marquinhos after some diligent defending closes the door on the frustrated hosts once more.
Goretzka and Chelsea loanee Jackson are among the substitutes now warming up for Bayern.
Changes feel imminent from Kompany with time running out.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:20 , George Flood55 mins: It’s another important stop from Neuer as he shovels away a snapshot from Doue.
Now the fleet-footed Kvaratskhelia speeds away from Upamecano before seeing a low strike kept out by the feet of the Bayern goalkeeper.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:17 , George Flood53 mins: Marquinhos is standing strong and leading by example for PSG, but the captain gives away a free-kick in a dangerous area after a robust aerial challenge on Kane.
The ball is floated into the PSG box but the eventual effort is well off target by Pavlovic.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:16 , George Flood51 mins: Pacho is down again holding his face after being clattered by Laimer. A painful few minutes for the Ecuador defender.
Now Kane has a fierce drive well blocked from the edge of the PSG box.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:12 , George Flood47 mins: A break in play early in this second half as PSG centre-back Pacho stays down in need of treatment after ducking his head into a challenge with Kane and getting a boot to the head for his troubles.
He’ll be okay to continue.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:09 , George FloodBack underway at the Allianz Arena, with no changes from either manager just yet.
PSG are 45 minutes away from a second successive Champions League final appearance.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:07 , George FloodShould Bayern Munich have had a penalty for handball in the first half?
Judge for yourselves...
No penalty for Bayern Munich ❌
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 6, 2026
The referee waves away the handball appeals as play continues!
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Bayern fume over handball decisions
Wednesday 6 May 2026 21:02 , George FloodCan Bayern feel hard done by in that first half in terms of the big decisions?
Vincent Kompany will feel that Nuno Mendes should have received a second yellow card for handball, while also believing his side should have had a penalty for handball also when Vitinha’s clearance cannoned into team-mate Joao Neves inside the PSG box.
Neither call went their way. It could be a different game...
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:57 , George FloodOusmane Dembele’s third-minute strike has PSG ahead on the night in Munich and two goals up on aggregate in this absorbing Champions League semi-final tie.
A lot of work for Bayern to do if they are to prevent the holders from booking their place in the showpiece against Arsenal in Budapest on May 30.
They’ve certainly had their chances.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:51 , George FloodHalf-time
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:51 , George Flood47 mins: Kvaratskhelia picks up a cheap booking for kicking the ball away.
Tah was also booked for dissent a little earlier.
Now he plants a free header well wide from a free-kick on the stroke of half-time.
That was a real chance.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:49 , George Flood45 mins: Two minutes of additional time have been signalled at the end of this exciting first half.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:48 , George Flood43 mins: Musiala forces a low save from Safonov before then pulling a follow-up wide.
Good football from Bayern, who are firmly on top at the moment but still trailing as half-time approaches.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:44 , George Flood40 mins: A little bit of a lull in this fascinating first half before Safonov gets down to turn away a dangerous Bayern cross from the byline.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:40 , George Flood35 mins: A heart-in-mouth moment for PSG as it looks for a second as if Olise could lob Safonov, who is miles off his line.
PSG are in again as the lively Kvaratskhelia is just about thwarted by Tah once more.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:37 , George Flood33 mins: What a save from Neuer to divert Joao Neves’ header wide of the back post!
That may well have kept Bayern in this semi-final tie.
Objects are now sadly being thrown by the home fans over on the far side as PSG go to take a corner.
Dembele hands a lighter to the referee, who walks it over to the touchline.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:34 , George Flood31 mins: Now Bayern appeal strongly for a penalty after Vitinha’s clearance inside the PSG box clatters into the hand of team-mate Joao Neves.
Not given and the home side are absolutely raging.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:33 , George Flood29 mins: Bayern’s players, fans and coaches all scream unsuccessfully for a second yellow card for Nuno Mendes as he blocks a ball from Laimer with his arm.
Kompany is incensed on the touchline.
Luis Enrique needs to think carefully about how much longer he can keep his left-back out there.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:30 , George Flood27 mins: Nuno Mendes, on that yellow card, needs far more help up against Olise here as he’s beaten easily again by the French star, whose subsequent strike whistles over the crossbar.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:29 , George Flood24 mins: A painful collision between Nuno Mendes and Upamecano leaves the former in pain and in need of attention.
A few players have been in the wars early on in this game.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:28 , George FloodHere is that early goal from Dembele for PSG.
What a pass from Fabian Ruiz to set away Kvaratskhelia.
Dream start for PSG!
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 6, 2026
Ousmane Dembélé strikes inside three minutes to extend PSG’s aggregate lead 🔥
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Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:26 , George Flood18 mins: This is better from Bayern as Luis Diaz twists and turns inside that PSG box, leaving defenders trailing in his wake as he then fires over the crossbar.
As with the first leg, you can’t take your eyes off this game for a single second.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:19 , George Flood14 mins: It’s end-to-end again between these two sides as Tah gets across to block behind a close-range strike from Kvaratskhelia.
That came shortly after a mistake from Zaire-Emery at the other end opened the door for Bayern, with Nuno Mendes making a crucial last-ditch intervention to deny Olise inside the box.
Good work from Vitinha then thwarted Musiala.
A PSG corner is now thumped clear by Kane.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:17 , George Flood12 mins: Olise is furious as he takes on the booked Nuno Mendes and then appears to earn a corner that is awarded as a goal kick for Safonov.
Bayern are dominating the ball just at the moment, but have yet to create a chance.
Mendes up against Olise on a yellow could be a real problem here for PSG.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:15 , George Flood10 mins: Olise almost manages to play in Musiala before Kane tries his luck at making inroads inside that PSG box.
The visitors are defending stoically at the moment.
As ever, PSG look immensely threatening on the break, led by Kvaratskhelia.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:11 , George Flood8 mins: An early booking for Nuno Mendes as he’s beaten by Olise and then brings him down out on the right flank.
Such a long time left for the usually assured Portuguese left-back to negotiate on a yellow card up against one of Europe’s most dangerous attackers.
A quick free-kick from Bayern ends up with a delayed delivery that flies harmlessly beyond the far post for a goal kick.
Waste.
Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg)
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:10 , George Flood6 mins: Bayern are searching for an instant response but Olise is being held in check well at the moment.
The hosts look stunned.
GOAL! Bayern Munich 0-1 PSG (4-6 agg) | Ousmane Dembele 3'
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:06 , George Flood3 mins: You knew it wouldn’t take long!
Bayern are carved open inside just three minutes as a delicious first-time pass from Fabian Ruiz releases Kvaratskhelia, who charges into the box and pulls back for Dembele to fire past Neuer and into the roof of the net.
What a start for the holders, who are ahead by two goals on aggregate.
Kick-off
Wednesday 6 May 2026 20:04 , George FloodThe iconic Champions League anthem has been played, the managers have exchanged pre-match handshakes and we’re underway amid a sensational atmosphere in Munich.
Bayern are in new all-red home strips tonight, with PSG decked out all in black.
Joao Pinheiro of Portugal is the referee, with Marco Di Bello leading the VAR team.
Away we go...
Here come the teams
Wednesday 6 May 2026 19:58 , George FloodAn absolutely incredible tifo is unveiled by Bayern fans ahead of the players walking down those steps and emerging from the tunnel at the Allianz Arena.
It reads ‘Schiesst uns ins finale’ - which I believe translates as ‘shoot us into the final’.
They couldn’t ask for a more potent front three than Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz.
Who would Arsenal rather face in Champions League final?
Wednesday 6 May 2026 19:53 , George FloodRight, what are we thinking then Arsenal fans?
Who would you rather see your team face in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30?
Have your say here...
Who would you rather your team face in the Champions League final, Arsenal fans?
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Bayern fans bouncing before kick-off
Wednesday 6 May 2026 19:44 , George FloodAs we were saying about that special pre-match atmosphere in Munich.
Will those excited Bayern fans still be bouncing after the final whistle tonight?
Absolute 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 🤯 pic.twitter.com/YTZRhopgLE
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) May 6, 2026
Atmosphere building in Munich
Wednesday 6 May 2026 19:37 , George FloodFinal preparations at the Allianz Arena, where there is already quite an atmosphere building ahead of kick-off.
And as if any further motivation was needed, the Champions League trophy is at pitchside tonight.
Fan reaction
Wednesday 6 May 2026 19:30 , George FloodBayern’s full-back situation seems to be causing a lot of consternation among their fanbase on social media ahead of kick-off in Munich.
There is surprise that Konrad Laimer has been preferred to Alphonso Davies, who has had bad luck with injuries in recent years and will hope to play a starring role for Canada at the World Cup this summer.
Many wanted to see Josip Stanisic drop out, or at least switched to the left with Laimer on the right.
Laimer na esquerda e Stanisic na direita
— LP do Bayern 🇧🇷🇩🇪 (@LP17sp) May 6, 2026
Não é o que eu preferia hoje, mas talvez o Davies não esteja 100%
Laimer compensando o Tah (capacidade de cobrir espaços), por isso ele na lateral esquerda, mas o time PERDE MUITO OFENSIVAMENTE
Os dois não vão produzir muito por dentro
Zaire-Emery covers for injured Hakimi as PSG draft in Fabian Ruiz
Wednesday 6 May 2026 19:16 , George FloodLuis Enrique also makes just one change to the PSG team that started the first leg on home soil.
As expected, Warren Zaire-Emery moves to right-back to cover for the injured Achraf Hakimi.
That opens up a space in midfield for Fabian Ruiz to start alongside Vitinha and Joao Neves.
Matvey Safonov, Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Neves, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele all return after being rested for the 2-2 home draw with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
One Bayern change as Laimer replaces Davies
Wednesday 6 May 2026 19:11 , George FloodSo Vincent Kompany makes one change to the Bayern Munich side that started last week’s 5-4 defeat in Paris.
It comes at left-back, where Alphonso Davies drops to the bench as Konrad Laimer comes in.
Otherwise it’s as you would expect from Bayern, with Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano, Joshua Kimmich, Luis Diaz, Michael Olise and Harry Kane all returning to the starting XI after being rested for Saturday’s last-gasp 3-3 draw against bottom club Heidenheim in the Bundesliga.
Lennart Karl and Raphael Guerreiro are both on the bench after injury.
PSG team
Wednesday 6 May 2026 18:58 , George FloodPSG XI: Safonov, Zaire-Emery, Pacho, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Doue.
Subs: Vignaud, Laurendon, Marin, Zabarnyi, Hernandez, Beraldo, Lee, Mayulu, Dro, Mbaye, Barcola, Ramos
Bayern Munich team
Wednesday 6 May 2026 18:55 , George FloodBayern Munich XI: Neuer, Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Stanisic, Pavlovic, Kimmich, Luis Diaz, Musiala, Olise, Kane
Subs: Ulreich, Urbig, Kim, Goretzka, Jackson, Davies, Bischof, Ito, Guerreiro, Karl
Jonathan Tah: Bayern Munich will not abandon attacking principles
Wednesday 6 May 2026 18:52 , George FloodCentre-back Jonathan Tah was the Bayern Munich player put forward for pre-match media duties on Tuesday and insisted that the reigning Bundesliga champions will not compromise their attacking principles in search of a result.
“Generally speaking, our style of play has brought us to where we are now,” he said.
“It makes no sense for us to change anything about it. We want to play attractive and attacking football.
“It’s demanding, but that's our style of play and we won't change it.
“I'm really looking forward to this game. You're even more tense and focused.
“But the anticipation outweighs everything else, especially with the first leg behind us.
“It is going to be a lot of fun. It's important to me not to forget why I started playing football – it's about fun and passion.
“Their players move around and switch positions a lot, just like we do.
“The most important thing is that we are aggressive and get into the challenges.
“We have to win duels and second balls and do everything to avoid getting countered.”
Team news on the way
Wednesday 6 May 2026 18:43 , George FloodThe calm before the inevitable storm in Munich ahead of tonight’s enormous Champions League semi-final second-leg decider.
Lineups are on the way from the Allianz Arena very shortly...
This is Munich. This is FC Bayern. pic.twitter.com/qx33lmh68v
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) May 6, 2026
Warren Zaire-Emery: This PSG team is built to attack
Wednesday 6 May 2026 18:34 , George FloodA big night lies in store for Warren Zaire-Emery, who has a tough evening ahead as a likely makeshift right-back up against the likes of Luis Diaz, Michael Olise and Harry Kane.
But the 20-year-old is confident that attack-minded PSG have the game plan necessary to progress.
"We're ready and will try to reach the final," he said after being put up for media duties alongside Luis Enrique yesterday.
"I think we’ll have to do the same as in the first leg. We defended well, but still conceded four goals.
"We'll need to defend higher up in their half. We’ll have to double up or even triple up on them, and everyone will need to put in the effort together.
"We'll try to impose our game plan, press like we do in every match, and win back as many balls as possible. This team is built to attack, and that’s what we'll try to do.
"We're expecting the same kind of match… maybe even tougher."
Vincent Kompany expecting another goal fest in second leg
Wednesday 6 May 2026 18:24 , George FloodMany people were surprised to see a team coached by Vincent Kompany looking as notably fragile defensively as Bayern Munich did in Paris last week.
You might expect both sides to search for at least a little more solidity at the back in tonight’s crunch second leg, but the Manchester City legend is clearly expecting a similar pattern to play out.
"It depends on both teams, really,” he said. “If one team decides to relieve some pressure, then it can happen.
“If not, then what you have to keep in mind is what the team showed; you cannot let go of it, you need to play the same way.
"I have a hard time imagining that PSG will play a different way, and the same goes for us.
"We are playing at home, we want to do everything in our power, including winning in the details.
"Maybe if we can score four goals to win 4-0, I am saying that because we scored four in the first leg, PSG, who scored five, probably want to win 5-0.
"The most important part is winning the game; that is our priority, to win."
Luis Enrique: PSG will not look to defend one-goal advantage
Wednesday 6 May 2026 18:19 , George FloodI don’t think anyone ever really expected them to, but Luis Enrique made it clear during yesterday’s pre-match press conference in Munich that PSG will not go to the Allianz Arena tonight and try to sit back and defend their one-goal advantage in the tie.
"We always try to improve,” he said. “If we look at the results between Bayern Munich and PSG over the last four games, there was the last one, and then there were otherwise normal results in football.
"There will be situations in the game that could change that trend. The team that is losing will have the desire to change the tie and try to win.
"As a team, we have the same target as we do in every away game. I like to repeat myself all the time, but that is our mentality; we try to win every single game.
"We do not need to play for a particular result, because we want to try and win the game.
"It is a difficult target, it is a challenge, but we are pleased with our performance levels - particularly away from home."
Who do Arsenal want to face in Champions League final?
Wednesday 6 May 2026 18:08 , George FloodSo, who would Arsenal rather face in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30 on only their second appearance in the biggest game in European club football and first for 20 years?
The Gunners of course were edged out by eventual winners PSG in last season’s semi-finals, losing 1-0 at home before an agonising 2-1 loss in Paris in the second leg.
They had never previously lost to the French giants, though had only played them on three other occasions since 1994.
Arsenal have had some very tough nights against Bayern over the years, conceding five goals in three meetings in a row between 2015-17, though did exorcise some of those demons with a statement 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium during the league phase back in November.
Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli were all on target for the dominant hosts, with Lennart Karl having initially equalised for Bayern on a very quiet night for Harry Kane.
"Come on, man... you can't ask me that. I'd have to give a media-trained answer,” Bukayo Saka said last night when asked who he would rather play in the final.
He then added: "You know deep down who we'd want to face in the final."
Bayern Munich vs PSG prediction
Wednesday 6 May 2026 17:55 , George FloodThis second leg has an awful lot to live up to after such a thrilling first, but Bayern Munich will have a marked advantage as they return to home comforts.
They will hopefully be a bit more settled at the Allianz Arena, and, subsequently, Vincent Kompany will be keen to see a more assured defensive performance from his side.
The Bavarians’ attack remains in fine fettle, and they must only win by a margin of two goals to book their place in the final.
We expect them to do exactly that.
Bayern Munich to win 3-1 on the night, 7-6 on aggregate.
PSG team news
Wednesday 6 May 2026 17:52 , George FloodThe headline team news for PSG concerns Achraf Hakimi, their star right-back who has been ruled out for several weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in the first leg in Paris last week following a collision with Konrad Laimer.
Versatile France midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery is expected to deputise for Hakimi tonight on the right side of Luis Enrique’s defence.
Second-choice goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier has also been ruled out for a period of weeks with a thigh injury sustained in training, so it should now be Renato Marin backing up No1 Matvey Safonov after he started Saturday’s 2-2 home draw with Lorient in Ligue 1.
Bayern Munich team news
Wednesday 6 May 2026 17:45 , George FloodBayern Munich have been boosted by teenage sensation Lennart Karl and Portuguese left-back Raphael Guerreiro both returning to training ahead of tonight’s second leg following injury.
It means that head coach Vincent Kompany has the luxury of almost a fully-fit squad to choose from against PSG.
However, former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry remains sidelined with a thigh muscle tear that will see him miss the rest of the season and this summer’s World Cup with Germany.
How to watch Bayern Munich vs PSG
Wednesday 6 May 2026 17:39 , George FloodTV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm BST.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the semi-final second leg live online via the HBO Max app and website.
Bayern Munich vs PSG live
Wednesday 6 May 2026 17:35 , George FloodHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of Bayern Munich vs Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League semi-final second-leg blockbuster.
If last week’s nine-goal classic in France is anything to go by, we should be in for another thrilling clash tonight as two of Europe’s biggest clubs compete for the right to face Arsenal in the Budapest showpiece on May 30.
The Gunners booked their place at the Puskas Arena last night as Bukayo Saka’s late first-half goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid and 2-1 triumph on aggregate.
Will it be the holders - who hold a narrow 5-4 advantage in this tie - or Harry Kane and Co who join them?
We can’t wait to find out. Kick-off at the Allianz Arena is at 8pm BST - stay tuned for breaking team news and live updates across the evening.
This should be anything but dull...
