Champions 2025/26 Semifinals Set: Schedule, Matchups, and Home Leg Details
The Champions 2025/26 semifinals are set with two intriguing ties. Each national association is represented: Germany, France, Spain, and England.
Fixtures and schedule
PSG will host Bayern Munich in the first leg on April 28. Atlético Madrid will host Arsenal the following day, April 29.
The second legs are scheduled for early May. Arsenal will host Atlético in London on May 5. Bayern will close the semis at home in Munich on May 6.
We cover the Champions 2025/26 semifinals, including the schedule and the matchups. Details about home legs are also provided.
| Tie | First leg | Second leg |
|---|---|---|
| PSG vs Bayern Munich | April 28 — Paris | May 6 — Munich |
| Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal | April 29 — Madrid | May 5 — London |
Matchups and recent history
Bayern and PSG have developed a regular rivalry. They have met in European competition across three consecutive seasons.
In this edition, Bayern won at the Parc des Princes 2-1. Two years ago, Bayern beat PSG in both round-of-16 legs, 1-0 in Paris and 2-0 in Germany.
The clubs also met at the Club World Cup quarterfinal in Atlanta. PSG won that match 2-0. The game is remembered for Jamal Musiala’s ankle fracture following a challenge involving Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Atlético and Arsenal will meet in Europe for the third time. Earlier this season, Arsenal defeated Atlético 4-0 in the league phase.
Their previous memorable clash came in the 2017/18 Europa League semifinals. The first leg in London ended 1-1, and Atlético won the return 1-0. Diego Costa scored the decisive goal.
Team records and context
- Bayern Munich: six European Cup titles.
- Paris Saint-Germain: one European Cup title.
- Atlético Madrid: no European Cup titles to date.
- Arsenal: no European Cup titles to date.
Bayern vs PSG is often billed as the stronger tie on paper. Both sides have recent high-profile encounters. PSG, however, reached and won a recent final played in Munich.
Arsenal arrive with mixed form in domestic and continental play. They struggled in the quarterfinals against Sporting and in the round of 16 versus Leverkusen.
Manager Mikel Arteta expects to regain several injured players before the semis. Bukayo Saka is likely to return, while Jonny or Merino remains doubtful.
What to expect
Each tie features heavy history and contrasting strengths. Home-leg details will be crucial for both ties.
Filmogaz.com will follow developments and report on lineups and injury updates. Expect tactical battles and tight scorelines over the two legs.
