Overview
- Paris names Ousmane Dembélé in the starting XI with Lucas Chevalier in goal, backed by Vitinha, Warren Zaïre‑Emery and Fabián Ruiz in midfield.
- Bayern start Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah, with Joshua Kimmich–Aleksandar Pavlović in midfield and Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry and Luis Díaz supporting Harry Kane.
- Bayern travel on a 15‑match winning run across competitions, chasing the league‑phase lead held by reigning European champion PSG.
- PSG are without Désiré Doué (right‑thigh injury) and Illia Zabarnyi (suspended), while Dembélé is cleared to play after recent hamstring discomfort.
- Italian referee Maurizio Mariani takes charge despite a recent domestic suspension that has prompted media criticism and a complaint to UEFA from Bayern; kick‑off is at 21:00 CET at the Parc des Princes.