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Stopping Kvaratskhelia Is Key to Bayern’s Chances Against PSG in Champions League Semifinal

Luis Enrique said PSG will choose from a full-strength squad as Bayern bring a 19-goal run into the semifinal first leg.

  • On Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain hosts Bayern Munich for the Champions League semifinal first leg, with coach Luis Enrique joking that selecting his team feels like a "lottery" due to finally having a full-strength squad.
  • After failing to qualify in the top eight teams during the group stage, Enrique boldly predicted his squad would improve, maintaining, "There is no team better than us."
  • Midfielder Vitinha could return for Wednesday's match after missing two Ligue games with a heel injury, strengthening the midfield alongside Neves and Ruiz in the crucial battle.
  • Enrique noted that defensive statistics are crucial, as these are the two best teams in Europe in that regard; Bayern Munich remains unbeaten since Jan. 24.
  • Bayern Munich boasts physical and tactical assuredness with Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Leon Goretzka, while also featuring prolific striker Harry Kane and the assists of Michael Olise.
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Full-strength PSG raring to go against Bayern in Champions League semifinal

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique jokes that picking his team against Bayern Munich will be like a “lottery” because he finally has a full-strength team to choose from.

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If Luis Enrique should not – normally – carry out a tactical revolution Tuesday night against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, the PSG coach must choose, in the offensive sector, between Bradley Barcola and Désiré Doué at the start.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, April 27, 2026.
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