PSG and Bayern Munich Expect a Crazier Champions League Match

The match between Bayern Munich vs PSG promises a more crazy match than the first leg (Instagram/@fcbayern).

Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have both said they expect a more dazzling attacking show when they meet again for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final on Thursday, May 7, 2026, early morning WIB, in Germany.

The two teams played a classic European match in the first leg last week in Paris, with PSG's 5-4 victory making it the highest-scoring semifinal match in the history of the tournament.

There is no indication that there will be a change of approach for the second leg even though there has been criticism of the defense from some quarters.

"Frankly, on the pitch, we also (think) it's a crazy game. We play football for games like this."

"I think what we showed was one of the most beautiful games in the Champions League. The intensity, the commitment, the goals. It was amazing."

"Honestly, we expect the same thing, the same game, and even more. We are ready, we have a clear goal and we will try to reach the final," PSG player Warren Zaire-Emery said at a conference, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, local time.

PSG manager Luis Enrique also dismissed the possibility his side would attempt to defend the lead from the first leg despite knowing a draw in Munich would be enough to secure their place in the final in Budapest on May 30, 2026.

"It will be a high-level match between the two best teams in Europe. I can't say that it will be different from what we saw in the first match."

"I think both teams don't accept that the other team is better. That means this game can be even better. We try to win every game."

"Against Bayern Munich, we don't need to change anything because our goal is to try to win the game."

"It's time to give more to reach the final. It's important in a game like this for us to show why we are here and try to be the most faithful to our identity as a team," said the Spanish coach.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany, like Luis Enrique, also likes the bold approach. He insists that he sees no reason to change it in the second leg at the Allianz Arena.

"If I say that I really want to do something completely different, that's not a good answer."

"It's about offering small details as solutions for the players. The same goes for Luis Enrique. The players need to be encouraged for what they have done well throughout the season."

"It always depends on both teams. If one decides to step back, then it will probably be calmer."

"Otherwise, it won't happen. We have to stick to what has brought the team this far, so it's hard for us and PSG to play differently."

"We are playing at home and want to win. The most important thing in the end is to win the game, that's the priority. Sometimes the defenders are superior and sometimes the attackers. We have to be fully focused for 90 minutes."

"Right now, we are at a point where the players still have energy. That's important, but I would say PSG is also in great shape. They always show that intensity," said Kompany.

Serge Gnabry is the only Bayern Munich player absent due to injury. However, Raphael Guerreiro and Lennart Karl are back in full training, making them candidates to face PSG.