The Liga Campeões semifinals begin this week with high-level technical clashes. Paris Saint-Germain takes on Munique’s Bayern on Príncipes’s Parque on Tuesday, while Madrid’s Atlético hosts Arsenal on Metropolitano on Wednesday.
The winners of the two qualifiers will compete in the final of the most important European club tournament.
PSG seek home advantage against Bayern
Paris Saint-Germain arrives at the first game with a consistent recovery in the knockout stage. Ousmane Dembélé, recently voted best player in the world, leads the Parisian attack and tries to open up an advantage in front of his fans before the second leg at Alemanha. The coach will have left-back Nuno Mendes and winger Quentin Ndjantou at his disposal, both of whom have recovered from medical problems.
The only uncertainty in the starting lineup is midfielder Vitinha, who is treating heel inflammation. Ele will undergo physical tests minutes before the start of the match to confirm his participation. PSG will line up: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho and Nuno Mendes; Vitinha (Fabián Ruiz), João Neves and Zaire-Emery; Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia and Barcola.
Bayern arrives confident after anticipated title at Bundesliga
Munique’s Bayern lands on Paris with high morale. The Bavarians secured the anticipated Bundesliga title and arrive with confidence to face the French team. Coach Vincent Kompany bets on the goalscoring phase of Harry Kane and Michael Olise to break through the opponent’s defense. Olise was instrumental in beating Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.
Porém, Bayern faces significant embezzlement. Winger Raphael Guerreiro and striker Serge Gnabry are out due to injury. Young midfielders Daiber and Bischof also did not travel with the delegation, limiting the options for changes in the second half. The lineup will be: Neuer; Kimmich, Upamecano, Kim and Davies; Pavlovic and Laimer; Olise, Musiala and Sané; Harry Kane.
Atlético of Madrid bets everything on Champions
Na Espanha, Atlético of Madrid receives Arsenal in the Metropolitano stadium. Para the group led by Diego Simeone, European competition has become the only way to win a title this season. Após the elimination in Copa of Rei and the distance from the leaders in La Liga, the Colchoneros concentrate all their efforts in the search for the unprecedented “ear”.
The clash also marks Antoine Griezmann’s farewell to the Spanish club. The French striker is already scheduled to leave for Orlando City, from Estados Unidos, in May. Conquistar the European trophy would be the ideal ending to his career in Madri. The medical department worries the technical committee before the duel.
Arsenal Seeks Recovery After Recent Losses
Arsenal enters the semi-final under pressure due to their recent performance. Mikel Arteta’s team lost the Premier League lead to Manchester City and was defeated in the Copa final by Liga Inglesa. The objective now is to use the continental tournament to recover the squad’s morale and return to a final after 20 years of absence.
Arteta trusts in the solidity of its defensive line and in taking advantage of rehearsed plays to surprise Atlético. The physical strength of players like Kai Havertz and Declan Rice will be tested against the intense marking style imposed by Simeone. The English know that scoring goals away from home will be decisive for the strategy of the second leg in Londres.
Transmissões and confirmed times
Brazilian fans will be able to follow the clashes on streaming platforms and closed channels. UEFA has confirmed standardized times to ensure a global audience for matches.
- PSG x Bayern from Munique: Tuesday, 4pm (Brasília time) on Parc des Princes, TNT broadcast and Max.
- Atlético of Madrid x Arsenal: Wednesday, 4pm (Brasília time) on Metropolitano, broadcast Max.
The two clashes promise technical balance and full houses. The first legs take place in Paris and Madri, with the teams looking to open up a lead before the second legs in the coming weeks.