Champions League: 2025-26 Semi-Finals 1st Leg Previews

The Champions League semi-finals begin this evening with what should be a cracker of a tie between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

That's followed by Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal tomorrow who are each chasing a first ever Champions League title.

Here are your first-leg previews.

PSG vs. Bayern Munich

PSG and Bayern are widely considered to be the two strongest sides in Europe at present, so this should be quite a semi-final. The recent head-to-head history between these sides in the Champions League has been dominated by Bayern who have won 5 consecutive UCL matches vs. Paris. That run includes a 1-2 victory at the Parc des Princes in this league season's league phase back in November. Our Insights algorithm suggests Bayern will manage at least a draw in this first leg too, as they could hardly be in better form. Vincent Kompany's side have won their last 9 matches across all comps and are unbeaten in 19.…