Bayern Munich vs PSG LIVE!
Arsenal await as Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain contest the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie in Germany tonight. There are huge expectations for another pulsating showdown between two of Europe’s biggest clubs after 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. It was the highest-scoring contest in the history of Champions League semi-finals and one of the best games in recent memory.
Both Vincent Kompany and Luis Enrique will be hoping for a little more defensive solidity this evening at the Allianz Arena in a deciding clash that will determine who goes on to face Arsenal in the final in Budapest on May 30. The Gunners became the first club to book their place in the showpiece fixture of Europe’s elite club competition last night as Bukayo Saka’s goal just before half-time secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid and 2-1 victory on aggregate.
Arsenal narrowly lost to PSG in last season’s semi-finals, while they beat Bayern 3-1 during the league phase back in November. Follow Bayern vs PSG live below!
Bayern Munich vs PSG latest news
- Kick-off time: 8pm BST, Allianz Arena
- How to watch: TNT Sports
- Bayern Munich team news: Guerreiro and Karl both back
- PSG team news: Zaire-Emery to replace injured Hakimi
- Score prediction
PSG team
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
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
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
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...
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Warren Zaire-Emery: This PSG team is built to attack
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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...
