PSG/Bayern Munich – Bayern profile: an impressive side | OneFootball

On this Tuesday, April 28, Paris Saint-Germain face Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes (kick-off at 9 p.m., live on Canal+) in the first leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League semi-finals (second leg on May 6). And as before every match, here is a presentation of the Parisians’ opponent.

Bayern Munich are one of Europe’s great historic clubs, and we are used to seeing them play a leading role in the Champions League. A season without a trophy is a failure for the Bavarians, and they completed their mission in the 2024-2025 season by winning the league title. It was thoroughly deserved, as they finished 13 points ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen.

On the other hand, 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 came the Club World Cup quarter-final against PSG.

But coach Vincent Kompany comfortably kept his place, and his project has clearly moved up a level. The Bavarians are champions, with a record number of goals scored that could still be improved, in the German Cup final and, therefore, in the Champions League semi-finals. All of it achieved with a style that has often been admirable.

The 2025 summer transfer window –

Source: Transfermarkt.

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The 2025/2026 winter transfer window –

Source: Transfermarkt.

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Main statistics –

This season, Bayern Munich have the best attack in the Bundesliga with 113 goals scored (second-place Borussia Dortmund have 65, and bottom-side Sankt Pauli have 26), and the 2nd-best defense with 32 goals conceded (Dortmund have the best defense with 31 goals conceded, while the worst, Wolfsburg and Heidenhim, have 66).

The Bavarians’ top scorer is Harry Kane (31-year-old striker), with 33 goals, making him the top scorer in the league. Michael Olise (24-year-old attacking midfielder/winger) is the German club’s top assist provider with 18 assists, and he leads the Bundesliga as well.

Bayern’s last 5 matches –

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

11/04/2026 (Bundesliga) – Sankt Pauli/Bayern: 0-5. In a 4-2-3-1. 71% possession. 18 shots, including 8 on target, against 7 shots (3 on target).

15/04/2026 (Champions League) – Bayern/Real Madrid (down to 10 men): 4-3. In a 4-2-3-1. 67% possession. 17 shots, including 8 on target, against 11 shots (7 on target).

19/04/2026 (Bundesliga) – Bayern/Stuttgart: 4-2. In a 4-2-3-1. 63% possession. 23 shots, including 9 on target, against 10 shots (7 on target).

22/04/2026 (German Cup) – Leverkusen/Bayern: 0-2. In a 4-2-3-1. 17 shots, including 10 on target, against 2 shots (1 on target).

25/04/2026 (Bundesliga) – Mainz/Bayern: 3-4. In a 4-2-3-1. 53% possession. 9 shots, including 6 on target, against 16 shots (8 on target).

Bayern’s squad:

Unavailable – Bischof, Gnabry, Guerreiro, Karl (injury).

The team according to the press in a 4-2-3-1:

Kane

Diaz – Musiala – Olise

Pavlovic – Kimmich

Laimer – Tah – Upamecano – Stanisic

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Bayern’s style of play.

As tradition dictates, Bayern Munich play a very attacking game. The idea is clearly to suffocate the opponent in their own half and score as much as possible, even if it means taking the risk of conceding. That may perhaps be more measured against PSG.

We have seen some limitations in the Champions League, notably against Real Madrid. Just as Paris may be wary of this Bavarian team’s potential. But neither side should be thinking about sitting deep. There is a desire to impose themselves both in the play and on the scoreboard. The match promises plenty of entertainment.

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