PSG vs Bayern Munich Lineups April 2026 – A major clash will take place on the Champions League stage as two European giants, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, face each other in the first leg of the semifinals.

This match is certain to be one of the most highly anticipated encounters, considering both teams possess history, quality, and great ambition to conquer Europe once again.

The match is scheduled to take place at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 09:00 PM local time.

The defending champions performed comfortably against Liverpool in the quarterfinals, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory over The Reds to set up a meeting with the Bundesliga champions, who on the other hand managed to withstand a comeback attempt from Real Madrid.

Now, before this match begins, here is the Mansion Sports prediction for the PSG vs Bayern Munich lineups in April 2026 below.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Paris Saint-Germain

Despite experiencing slight difficulties in defending their Ligue 1 title and having some setbacks in the league phase, PSG no longer appears as an unstoppable force as they did in the 2024–25 season.

However, Luis Enrique’s side has frequently demonstrated their championship mentality in the Champions League in recent times.

Les Parisiens are currently enjoying their longest winning streak in European competition this season, recording four consecutive victories over Chelsea and Liverpool, while scoring a total of 12 goals in the process to reach the Champions League semifinals for the third consecutive year.

No French club had previously achieved this milestone before Enrique successfully led the team to two 2-0 victories over Liverpool.

PSG could have won by a larger margin in the first leg, but Liverpool’s spirit in the second leg proved meaningless thanks to two goals from Ousmane Dembele.

Now pursuing a new chapter in French football history, PSG has the opportunity to become the first club from their country to achieve 100 victories in the Champions League.

Interestingly, their first victory in the competition in its modern format was also achieved against Bayern during the 1994–95 group stage.

After the victory at Anfield, PSG was briefly surprised by Lyon with a 2-1 defeat. However, they returned to top form in Ligue 1 with two consecutive 3-0 victories over Nantes and Angers.

With a six-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 standings and four matches remaining, PSG is almost certain to reclaim the domestic title, needing only two more wins to secure their position.

Bayern Munich

When the final whistle sounded in Bayern’s 4-2 victory over Stuttgart on April 19—the day Vincent Kompany’s side officially secured the Bundesliga title—their celebrations appeared relatively subdued.

The traditional beer celebrations followed afterward, but the calm initial reaction indicated that finishing first in the Bundesliga has become routine for Bayern, unlike their Champions League performances, which have not reached the same level in recent years.

Since the COVID-era final in 2020, Bayern has not lifted the European title again, having been eliminated in the quarterfinals four times and once in the semifinals.

They also have an unfavorable record in two-legged Champions League semifinals, losing on their last five occasions since their success in the 2012–13 season.

However, Bayern has shown its best European form since the beginning of 2026. They have won their last seven matches in the Champions League, including dramatic aggregate victories of 2-1 and 4-3 over Real Madrid.

Their 4-3 victory over Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga last weekend marked nine consecutive wins in all competitions.

In addition, Bayern defeated PSG 2-1 at Parc des Princes during the league phase in November, marking their fifth victory in the last six meetings against the European champions.

PSG vs Bayern Munich Lineups April 2026

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)

From PSG’s squad condition, the second-leg victory over Liverpool appears to have had a significant impact, as Desire Doue and Nuno Mendes suffered injuries at Anfield. However, both have returned to the squad against Angers and are expected to be available for this match.

PSG could also receive an additional boost with the return of Vitinha, who previously suffered a heel injury but has resumed training.

In addition, Fabian Ruiz has recently returned to action after being sidelined for two months due to a knee injury, and he has the opportunity to start after playing 45 minutes without issues against Angers.

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)

From Bayern’s side, the biggest absence comes from the coaching staff, as Vincent Kompany must serve a one-match suspension after receiving his third yellow card in the competition against Real Madrid.

Regarding player conditions, Serge Gnabry (thigh), Tom Bischof (muscle), Lennart Karl (thigh), and Raphael Guerreiro (hamstring) are confirmed absentees, while backup goalkeeper Sven Ulreich has recovered from a thigh injury.

Joshua Kimmich and Dayot Upamecano will return after being rested against Mainz. Meanwhile, Harry Kane, who scored his 53rd goal of the season from the bench, is now aiming to score in his sixth consecutive Champions League match.

This match is certain to be a prestigious and high-quality encounter between two elite European teams.

With exceptional squad depth and strong current form, both PSG and Bayern Munich have a great opportunity to advance to the final. Everything will be determined by how they capitalize on their chances in this first leg.