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Introduction
The clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich is set to be one of the most thrilling fixtures of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League group stage. Both teams arrive with refreshed squads, elite talent, and ambitions to dominate the group in Europe’s top competition.​
Latest lineups and transfers
PSG (probable 4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes
Midfielders: Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz
Forwards: Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Coach Luis Enrique focuses on stability and a cohesive XI, highlighting the addition of Kvaratskhelia in attack and the solid central defensive partnership of Pacho and Marquinhos. Players like Ousmane Dembélé are often impactful off the bench.​
Bayern Munich (probable 4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
Defenders: Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanišić
Midfielders: Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović
Attackers: Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman
Striker: Harry Kane
Vincent Kompany maintains an experienced core while reinforcing key positions. Musiala has returned from injury, adding creativity alongside Olise. The new signing Tah strengthens the backline as Davies remains injured, with Stanišić filling in at left back.​
Match prediction
PSG, playing at home with a versatile attack, will look to impose their pace from the start. The Doué-Barcola-Kvaratskhelia trio can exploit Bayern’s flanks, especially with Davies sidelined.
Bayern will rely on Neuer’s experience and Kane’s finishing ability, with Musiala and Olise as primary creative threats.​
An intense and closely contested match is expected, with chances for both sides. PSG tends to elevate their game at Parc des Princes, but Bayern have enough offensive firepower to threaten any opponent. The outcome will likely hinge on midfield battles and clinical finishing.
Suggested bet: Draw or narrow victory for PSG, with both teams likely to score.
Key players to watch
PSG: Kvaratskhelia, Doué, Marquinhos
Bayern Munich: Kane, Musiala, Kimmich
Betting tips
Bet on “both teams to score” given the attacking quality on display.
“Draw or PSG” as a double chance option for added security.
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