Paris Saint-Germain expects ‘crazy’, ‘exceptional’ second leg vs. Bayern Munich

TL;DR

Paris Saint-Germain anticipates an intense second leg against Bayern Munich, aiming for a strong performance at the Allianz Arena. Players emphasize the need to maintain their attacking style and manage the pace of the game.

Key points

PSG anticipates an intense second leg against Bayern Munich
Players emphasize maintaining attacking style and managing game pace
Warren Zaïre-Emery will replace injured Achraf Hakimi

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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 28: Luis Diaz of FC Bayern München celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Parc des Princes on April 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sebastian El-Saqqa - firo sportphoto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain’s players are well-aware of exactly what they will be walking into against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena — and they would not have it any other way. “The first leg was crazy. We play football for matches like this. Both teams showed one of the best Champions League performances: the commitment, the intensity, the goals… it was simply exceptional. We expect the same thing tomorrow, the same match, or even more. We’re ready, we’re going to try to reach the final,” said PSG’s Warren Zaïre-Emery. “We’re going to try to impose our style of play, press them like we do in every match, play as much as possible in their half, trying to win back as many balls as possible and create chances. This team is built to attack and have possession. “It will be the same match, with the same intensity, maybe even more. It will be up to us to dictate the pace, not to overdo it, and to try and calm things down when we have to. At this stage of the season, if you set too fast a pace, things can go very quickly in either direction.” Zaïre-Emery, who will fill in for injured right-back , will have a tough assignment in this match as he will attempt to defend Bayern Munich left-wing Luis Díaz. “When you face a player who can do everything, like their front three, it’s always difficult to defend. We played well defensively, but we still conceded four goals. When the attackers are at that level, there’s no room for error. Regarding Luis Díaz, I’ll do my best, and I’ll have the support of my teammates, as always,” Zaïre-Emery stated. That will be just one of several fascinating matchups for fans to watch. The loss of Hakimi should be felt in a big way…can Díaz take advantage of it? *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What are PSG's expectations for the second leg against Bayern Munich?

PSG expects a match with the same intensity as the first leg, aiming to impose their style of play and reach the final.

How will Achraf Hakimi's absence affect PSG's strategy against Bayern?

Hakimi's absence is significant, as his replacement, Warren Zaïre-Emery, will face challenges defending against Bayern's Luis Díaz.

What did Warren Zaïre-Emery say about the upcoming match against Bayern?

Zaïre-Emery highlighted the need for PSG to dictate the pace and emphasized the importance of defensive performance against Bayern's strong attackers.