Search

PSG vs Bayern Munich: Football experts, fans react to Champions League semi

Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris on April 28, 2026. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AFP__20260428__A9A32PK__v1__HighRes__FblEurC1PsgBayernMunich-1777442067.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80)

A record-breaking semi-final - the antidote to modern football?

play football. OK, we are not happy as a coach when you concede four goals, but I'm happy because we won." It was the first time in any major European semi-final that both

Paris Saint-Germain returns to Champions League final after beating Bayern Munich

Arsenal in the final in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30, after the Gunners defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Tuesday to progress 2-1 on aggregate. "It's magnificent, two finals," PSG president Nasser

Sutton's predictions v boxing world champion Fabio Wardley

Arsenal](/sport/football/teams/arsenal) still have to win their final three games to be sure of being champions, so it is not over yet. Pep Guardiola's side definitely have to win this game, though

Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law?

Arsenal](/sport/football/teams/arsenal)'s Katie McCabe remained on the pitch despite pulling the hair of [Chelsea](/sport/football/teams/chelsea) winger Alyssa Thompson in a Women's Champions League quarter-final. Le Bris said: "I think it's important

Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

playing another World Cup warm-up match in November 2022 ahead of the Qatar tournament. Portugal ran out 4-0 winners in Lisbon, with Bruno Fernandes scoring twice in the first half before late goals

Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history

final whether they face Chelsea or Leeds United, but regaining the Premier League may prove the toughest challenge. City went top of the table on goals scored by edging to victory at Burnley on Wednesday

Can Griezmann end his Atletico love story in style?

Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, the spotlight has shifted to Antoine Griezmann, the forward bringing his Atletico career to a close at the end of the season

'I leave as one more of you' - but how do Man City replace departing Silva?

Champions League last-16 tie, which effectively ended any hope of a comeback in the second leg, Guardiola did not attach blame to the player for the action, saying it was "instinctive". Former City midfielder

Why Arsenal fans are nervous before Man City meeting

Champions League quarter-final four days later, understandably there were some nervy moments. In Sunday's high-stakes match Arteta is trying to prevent that tension from seeping on to the pitch. "That

Guardiola's legacy of genius will echo through all ages for years to come

Champions League in 2015. He has since won it again with a superb team at Paris St-Germain and is now in a second successive final against [Arsenal](/sport/football/teams/arsenal) in Budapest. Vincent Kompany, now flourishing

Man City beat Palace to close gap with Arsenal to 2, with two games to play

Champions League qualification, the following day to keep the title race alive. On May 24, the final day of the season, Arsenal travel to Palace, while City, currently on a 14-game unbeaten

Tense, tetchy but triumphant - all Arsenal eyes now on Bournemouth

league (26), while the last time they conceded in open play came in their defeat by [Manchester City](/sport/football/teams/manchester-city) on 19 April, which was seven games ago. The clean sheet against [Burnley](/sport/football/teams/burnley) was [Arsenal

From ego-ridden team to complete package - why PSG pose ultimate test

play against Kvaratskhelia ## 'Bayern came up against superior operators' Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ousmane

Top five factors behind Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years

Champions League for the first time. ![LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo

Arteta ‘built a fire’ instead of watching Arsenal’s Premier League crowning

Arsenal to EPL title It is Arteta’s first league title as manager, and he admitted that he doubted himself during a high-pressure campaign, where they were often a slip-up away from losing

Arsenal ease past Fulham to pull six points clear of Manchester City

play. So often criticised for winning ugly this season, the Gunners finally produced the kind of flowing football that is the hallmark of potential champions. Crucially, Saka was back in the starting line

Sutton's predictions v Race Across the World podcast host Alfie Watts

finals in a row?** That is their target when they play Championship side Southampton at Wembley on Saturday at 17:15 BST, live on BBC One and Radio 5 Live. "It will be interesting

Who made Opta's team of the season?

champions. [Arsenal](/sport/football/teams/arsenal) are the set-piece kings of the Premier League and Rice's deliveries are a huge part of that - he posted the highest expected assist from set-play total (3.3) and only

Arsenal 'on a mission' - is another special season on the horizon?

Champions League semi-final. With 90 minutes all that stands between them and a second successive appearance in the final, the climax to another glorious season could be unfolding. "The first half was quite even