Champions League Semifinals: Bayern vs PSG and Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Schedule
- The semi-final matchups for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League have been confirmed, featuring a final four consisting of Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid, and Arsenal.
- The ties will be contested over two legs on April 28 and 29, and May 5 and 6, 2026.
- Defending champions PSG will face Bayern Munich in a matchup that has become a modern classic, with the two sides meeting for three consecutive seasons.
The semi-final matchups for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League have been confirmed, featuring a final four consisting of Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid, and Arsenal.
The ties will be contested over two legs on April 28 and 29, and May 5 and 6, 2026. The competition now features one representative from each of Europe’s major leagues—France, Germany, Spain, and England—while Italy is the only top competition not represented in the semi-finals.
PSG and Bayern Munich Clash
Defending champions PSG will face Bayern Munich in a matchup that has become a modern classic, with the two sides meeting for three consecutive seasons. This tie is a repeat of the 2020 Champions League final, which was won by the German side.
The two clubs have already faced each other twice in the current cycle. During the league phase of this edition, Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory at the Parc des Princes. More recently, PSG defeated Bayern 2-0 in a Club World Cup quarterfinal held in Atlanta, a match noted for a serious ankle injury to Jamal Musiala following a challenge by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
PSG enters the semi-finals after eliminating Liverpool. The French club is seeking a second consecutive title after winning the trophy last season in Munich.
Atlético Madrid and Arsenal Face Off
Atlético Madrid will take on Arsenal in the second semi-final tie. Arsenal has reached the final four for the second successive year, having been eliminated by PSG last season.
To reach this stage, Arsenal progressed past Sporting CP, winning 1-0 in Portugal and securing a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Atlético Madrid advanced after knocking out Barcelona in the quarter-finals.
While Atlético Madrid was defeated 4-0 by Arsenal earlier this season, Diego Simeone is aiming for a third Champions League final, having previously lost in 2014 and 2016 to Real Madrid.
Semi-Final Schedule and Format
The first legs will be played as follows:
- April 28, 2026: PSG vs. Bayern Munich at Parc des Princes
- April 29, 2026: Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal at Wanda Metropolitano
The return legs will take place in reverse order:
- May 5, 2026: Arsenal vs. Atlético Madrid at Emirates Stadium
- May 6, 2026: Bayern Munich vs. PSG at Allianz Arena
The winners will be decided by the aggregate score over the two legs. There is no away goals rule in effect; if the aggregate score is tied, the match will be decided by extra time and penalties if necessary.
The Road to the Final
The race for the title has opened up following the elimination of Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona. Bayern Munich secured their place in the semi-finals by defeating Real Madrid.
The final of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League is scheduled for May 30, 2026, and will be hosted at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.