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Champions League Semis Set: PSG-Bayern, Atletico-Arsenal

4/28/2026

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PSG Hosts Bayern

Paris Saint-Germain will host Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday, April 28 at 3 p.m. ET.
Atlético Madrid will host Arsenal in the other semifinal first leg on Wednesday, April 29 at 3 p.m. ET.
Sports Illustrated predicts a 2-2 draw for PSG-Bayern and a 2-1 win for Atlético-Arsenal.
Analysts favor Bayern because Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz are in form.

Summary

Kompany Suspended

Vincent Kompany will miss the PSG semi-final bench after his third yellow card versus Real Madrid.
Aaron Danks will lead PSG in the semi-final following Kompany’s suspension.
Bayern’s women have clinched the league, reached Cup final, and sit 1-1 with Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals.
Jamal Musiala, back from a leg break and with two goals and four assists recently, may miss Tuesday because of a muscle issue.

History

Historical Context

On 26 May 1999 Bayern Munich fell 2–1 to Manchester United in the Champions League final at Camp Nou, surrendering two injury-time goals after having won three European Cups previously. Fifty-five years later the club again reaches a decisive stage, meeting Paris Saint-Germain in the 2024 men’s semi-final and Barcelona in the women’s tie, underscoring its enduring quest for continental glory.

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PSG Hosts Bayern

Paris Saint-Germain will host Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday, April 28 at 3 p.m. ET.
Atlético Madrid will host Arsenal in the other semifinal first leg on Wednesday, April 29 at 3 p.m. ET.
Sports Illustrated predicts a 2-2 draw for PSG-Bayern and a 2-1 win for Atlético-Arsenal.
Analysts favor Bayern because Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz are in form.

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