The Parc des Princes is set to vibrate this Tuesday evening (9 PM) for one of the major clashes of the season: PSG–Bayern Munich, the fourth matchday of the Champions League group stage.
PSG–Bayern: a decisive clash, free to watch… but not entirely. A classic European showdown. Paris and Munich will face each other for the 16th time in European competition, a record for the Parisian club (tied with Barcelona). The record is extremely close: 8 victories for Bayern, 7 for Paris, and never a draw. Their last encounter was on July 5, during the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup, won 2-0 by a heroic PSG despite two red cards and Musiala’s serious injury. This victory ended a dark streak of four consecutive defeats without scoring against Munich.
The Bavarians have not forgotten the 2020 Champions League final, won 1-0 in Lisbon. In short, the history is explosive.
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The stakes are monumental: five teams are currently at the top of the group with 9 points, including PSG and Bayern, only separated by the total number of goals scored. The winner will take a huge step towards the knockout stage and keep pace in the race for the European Top 8. This is a direct confrontation that could reshape the entire group stage.
Dembélé starts!
PSG has revealed a lineup without major surprises… except for the starting position of Ousmane Dembélé, who was expected to be managed carefully. Luis Enrique has entrusted him with the forward role, supported by Barcola and Kvaratskhelia, whose exact positions will be confirmed at kick-off. In goal, Chevalier will guard the net with a defense of Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Nuno Mendes. In midfield, Vitinha will play as a sentinel with Zaïre-Emery and Ruiz as midfielders, while João Neves starts on the bench.
On the other side, Bayern presents a team in line with expectations, with Neuer in goal and Kane leading the attack. The main suspense was around the full-backs: Laimer will take the right side while Stanisic will occupy the left flank. Upamecano and Tah will form the center-back pairing, with Kimmich and Pavlovic in recovery roles. Up front, Olise and Luis Diaz will animate the wings, with Gnabry playing in support of Kane.
PSG lineup: Chevalier – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz – Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Bayern lineup: Neuer – Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic – Kimmich, Pavlovic – Olise, Gnabry, Luis Diaz – Kane
A strict referee, but not hasty
UEFA has appointed Italian referee Maurizio Mariani, 43 years old, experienced in the Champions League (12 matches). Key statistics to note: an average of 4 yellow cards per match, but very few red cards (0.08) and a high penalty rate (0.50/match). An evening that promises to be… lively.
With a confident PSG, an almost complete squad, and a buzzing Parc, this PSG–Bayern match checks all the boxes for a high-level European clash. With partially free broadcasting, enormous stakes, and a historic duel, this evening has all the makings of a key moment in the Parisian season.
