Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has urged his team to maintain 'total calmness' as they prepare for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. The match, set for Wednesday at the Allianz Arena, follows PSG's 5-4 first-leg win. Kompany emphasized making the moment unforgettable with fan support.
Bayern Munich are gearing up for a crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday evening at the Allianz Arena. PSG claimed a dramatic 5-4 victory in the first leg in Paris, the highest-scoring semi-final in Champions League history, despite Bayern's late fightback from 5-2 down. The winners will advance to face either Arsenal or Atletico Madrid in the final, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00pm BST and broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK, according to 101 Great Goals previews from May 5, 2026. Vincent Kompany, in his second season at Bayern, expressed confidence after the first leg. “There is this feeling that together we will take the next steps,” he said. “Few believed it at the start of the season that we will have a chance with the last home game to reach the Champions League final. Now we are here... together we want to make this moment unforgettable.” Bayern have already secured the Bundesliga title and face Stuttgart in the German Cup final on May 23. Kompany stressed composure amid the pressure. “Total calmness, internal calmness,” he stated. Bayern expect to welcome back key players like Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise, and Harry Kane, who were rested in a recent Bundesliga draw. PSG, however, will miss Achraf Hakimi due to a hamstring injury from the first leg, prompting a defensive reshuffle. History favors Bayern slightly at home against PSG, though they have only once overturned a first-leg semi-final defeat in Europe. PSG have won their last six away games across competitions, keeping clean sheets in five.
