3 AM Champions League blockbuster worth €2.2 billion sees six attacking superstars face off, as Paris Saint-Germain chase their 100th win

At 3:00 AM (Beijing time) on April 29, the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg features a blockbuster clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. With a combined squad value of €2.2 billion, this is one of the most high-profile matchups of the season.

Both teams boast elite attacking lineups. PSG’s front three includes Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and rising star Désiré Doué. Bayern counters with Harry Kane, Luis Díaz, and Michael Olise—a trio equally capable of delivering goals.

Historically, Bayern holds the edge with 9 wins in 15 Champions League meetings, compared to PSG’s 6. The German side also won their most recent encounter 1-0 last season. Meanwhile, PSG is chasing a milestone—its 100th Champions League victory—which would make it the first Ligue 1 club to reach that mark.

Bayern faces a setback as head coach Vincent Kompany is suspended and cannot be on the touchline, instead watching from the stands under UEFA restrictions.

Predicted lineups:
PSG (4-3-3): Safonov / Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes / Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, João Neves / Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia

Bayern (4-2-3-1): Neuer / Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer / Kimmich, Pavlovic / Olise, Musiala, Luis Díaz / Kane