Bayern Munich boss says PSG is favorite in Champions League

MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Munich applauds the fans as he warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Bayern Munich dispatched Real Madrid from the Champions League by virtue of a 4-3 victory (6-4 on aggregate) at the Allianz Arena.

While there was time for celebration, Bayern Munich’s businesslike approach was still present. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen was asked about the prospect of facing Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal round and had nothing, but respect for the reigning UCL champions.

“If anyone is the favorite in the semifinals, it’s Paris Saint-Germain. They’ve beaten Liverpool convincingly twice and are the defending champions. We’re one of the contenders for the title,” Dreesen told Abendzeitung’s Patrick Strasser (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).

Surely, Dreesen was never going to say anything inflammatory in regards to PSG. However, Dreesen might have been playing a little coy. This group of Bayern Munich executives has not offered up any juice for the opposition and Dreesen was certainly not going to start now. Surely, though, he has to like his club’s chances given how good the players have been this season.

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