PSG v Bayern Munich: Bavarians on impressive unbeaten run | OneFootball

This Tuesday, November 4, Paris Saint-Germain faces Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes (kick-off at 9 PM, broadcast on Canal+) during the 4th matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League. And as before every match, here is the presentation of the Parisians' opponent.

The Situation of Bayern –

Bayern Munich is one of the great historic clubs in Europe, and we are used to seeing them play leading roles in the Champions League. A season without a title is a failure for the Bavarians, and they fulfilled their mission in the 2024-2025 season with the championship victory. Which was well-deserved, as there was a 13-point lead over the 2nd, Bayer Leverkusen.

However, there were disappointments in the German Cup and the Champions League, with eliminations in the round of 16 against Leverkusen (0-1) and in the quarter-finals against Inter Milan (3-4). Then the quarter-final of the Club World Cup, against PSG.

But coach Vincent Kompany logically retains his position for now, even though there has recently been a large succession of coaches on Bayern's bench, as the gameplay is convincing. Especially at the start of this season, with a remarkable run in the Bundesliga (1st place) and in the Champions League (2nd with 3 wins, 12 goals scored, and 2 conceded). Simply put, the Bavarians have won all their matches since the 2-0 defeat against the Parisians (18 matches, including friendlies).

The Summer Transfer Window 2025 –

Source: Transfermarkt.

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Arrivals:

Main Statistics –

This season, Bayern Munich is among the 2nd best attacks in the Champions League with 12 goals scored (the first, PSG, has 13, and many of the last have 1), and is among the 3rd defenses with 2 goals conceded (Arsenal and Inter Milan have the best defense with 0 goals conceded, the last, Ajax Amsterdam and Eintracht Frankfurt, have 11).

The top scorer of the German club is Harry Kane (32-year-old striker), with 5 goals he is among the top in the Champions League (with Kylian Mbappé with 5 goals). The best Bavarian passers are Nicolas Jackson (24-year-old forward), Konrad Laimer (28-year-old midfielder/full-back), and Michael Olise (23-year-old winger/attacking midfielder) with 2 assists, they are among the top 5 (the best passer is Christos Tzolis from Club Bruges with 4 assists).

The Last 5 Matches of Bayern –

Only Bayern's possession is indicated, and the shots from this club are listed first (when data is available).

10/18/2025 (Bundesliga) – Bayern/Borussia Dortmund: 2-1. In 4-2-3-1. 67% possession. 14 shots with 5 on target against 6 shots (2 on target).

10/22/2025 (Champions League) – Bayern/Club Bruges: 4-0. In 4-2-3-1. 72% possession. 31 shots with 17 on target against 1 shot (1 on target).

10/25/2025 (Bundesliga) – Mönchengladbach (down to 10 men in the 19th minute, 0-0)/Bayern: 0-3. In 4-2-3-1. 73% possession. 23 shots with 13 on target against 1 shot (0 on target).

10/29/2025 (German Cup) – Cologne/Bayern: 1-4. In 4-2-3-1.

11/01/2025 (Bundesliga) – Bayern/Bayer Leverkusen: 3-0. In 4-2-3-1. 53% possession. 19 shots with 4 on target against 5 shots (1 on target).

The Bayern Squad:

Absentees – Davies, Ito, Musiala (injury).

The Team According to the Press in 4-2-3-1:

Kane

Luis Diaz – Gnabry – Olise

Pavlovic – Kimmich

Stanisic – Tah – Upamecano – Laimer

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The Playing Style of Bayern.

As tradition dictates, Bayern Munich has a very offensive style of play. The idea is clearly to suffocate the opponent in their half and score as much as possible. Even if it means taking the risk of conceding a little, although this hasn't happened often in the league this season.

We have seen some limits in the Champions League, and perhaps Vincent Kompany will want to adapt a bit to PSG's offensive potential. Just as Paris might be wary of an in-form Olise or a Kane who is always lethal and also capable of dropping very deep to start actions. The match "promises" to be spectacular nonetheless, as we don't expect a team that would play in a low block. The Club World Cup quarter-final was very intense.

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