Bayern Munich will have to come from behind if they are to reach the Champions League final as they lost out 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in the thrilling first leg of their semi-final clash. Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz all got on the scoresheet for the Bundesliga winners in what proved to be a game that showcased the very best in attacking football.
Mats Hummels and Benedikt Höwedes have pinpointed Marquinhos as a potential weak link in Paris Saint-Germain’s defence ahead of the club’s showdown with FC Bayern Munich.
Harry Kane is considered to be the best No.9 in world football, with former team-mate Paul-Jose M’Poku explaining to GOAL why the Bayern Munich superstar sits above Kylian Mbappe on that list. The former Tottenham academy graduate has also speculated on whether the current England captain could be viewed as the greatest striker of his generation and how a late-career positional change may be on the cards.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, widely regarded as Europe’s two best teams right now, will lock horns in the Champions League semi-finals. Here’s a quick preview before Tuesday’s first leg.
Anthony Gordon was once regarded as FC Bayern’s top target. However, it now appears he is merely the best available alternative. Indeed, the club have reportedly identified RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande as their main target for next summer, according to The Athletic. However, because the club’s hierarchy believes the deal would be too expensive, Newcastle United’s forward Gordon has emerged as the preferred alternative.
Harry Kane could be on the cusp of greatness, if such a title isn't already guaranteed. Bayern Munich will be looking to the England captain to score the goals that will give them the edge over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals, while another Bundesliga title is already wrapped up, the World Cup is fast approaching and he is already in the box seat for the Ballon d'Or. It promises to be a gilded season for the 32-year-old.
Bayern Munich are reportedly keen to secure a swift contract extension with Harry Kane. Sky reports that the England striker's new contract should be wrapped up before the World Cup starts on June 11, providing a massive boost for the Champions League semi-finalists.
Luis Enrique, manager of defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, has heaped praise on challengers Bayern Munich ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has provided a major update on the futures of Harry Kane and Michael Olise as Bayern Munich prepare for their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. The club legend and current board member made it clear that their key attacking duo remains untouchable despite growing interest from across Europe.
Just like pretty much everyone else on the planet, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock thoroughly enjoyed Bayern Munich's thrilling Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. The tie ebbed and flowed for 180 mesmerising minutes before the Bavarians eventually prevailed 6-4 on aggregate, thanks in no small part to Eduardo Camavinga's idiotic dismissal in the closing stages of the second leg.
Racing Club de Montevideo has secured its first national title in Uruguay. Since 2023, the historic club has been part of Red&Gold Football, FC Bayern’s international network.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has admitted that he turned to Pep Guardiola for validation before appointing Vincent Kompany as the club's head coach. Despite initial scepticism surrounding his arrival from relegated Burnley, the Belgian tactician has silenced his critics by delivering back-to-back Bundesliga titles and Champions League progress at the Allianz Arena.
Joao Palhinha’s winner has delivered Tottenham Hotspur their first league victory of 2026. The future of the Bayern Munich loanee beyond this summer is still wide open.
The former front-runner in the race to sign Cologne’s rising star has reportedly dropped out of the transfer chase, leaving Bayern Munich in pole position.
With Vincent Kompany suspended, Aaron Danks will take charge on the touchline against Paris Saint-Germain. The assistant manager at FC Bayern typically oversees set-pieces.
Nicolas Jackson’s agent has broken his silence on the ongoing talks about the striker. Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof are now expected to sit out the semi-final first leg against PSG. The latest news and rumours surrounding FC Bayern Munich.
FC Bayern Munich produced a remarkable second-half fightback on matchday 31, turning a 0–3 half-time deficit against 1. FSV Mainz 05 into a 4–3 victory. Kompany’s bold young side suffered its first major setback, yet the supposedly doomed hosts refused to surrender.
VfB Stuttgart’s goalkeeping department is undergoing significant changes ahead of the new season, yet the club appears to have already settled on its new number one.
The approach was similar, yet the outcome was far more convincing: Paris Saint-Germain also rested several key players before their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich and still strolled to a comfortable 3-0 (2-0) win at Angers SCO.
Bayern Munich have reached a definitive decision regarding the future of Nicolas Jackson following his season-long loan from Chelsea. Despite the Senegal international establishing himself as a reliable deputy to Harry Kane, the German giants are set to pass on the opportunity to make the move permanent this summer.
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