The Champions League’s top two faceoff on Tuesday night when holders Paris Saint-Germain welcome a relentless Bayern Munich to the Parc des Princes.
Both sides boast perfect records in the competition this season, setting the stage for a heavyweight clash between two serial winners chasing early qualification to the knockout rounds.
Paris Saint-Germain Overview
Despite battling through an injury-hit start to the campaign, PSG remain imperious at home and dominant in Europe. Luis Enrique’s men top both Ligue 1 and the Champions League phase after a thumping 7-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen last time out.
That result underlined their attacking power, with Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia all contributing in a relentless display.
Their 1-0 win against Nice at the weekend, sealed by Ramos’ 94th-minute strike, stretched PSG’s unbeaten run to eight matches (W5, D3). With six straight Champions League victories in the bag, they stand on the brink of setting a new club record in the competition.
However, PSG have failed to win their fourth group-phase fixture in each of the last four seasons, a trend Enrique will be desperate to overturn.
Bayern Munich Overview
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern are in ruthless form, winning all 15 of their competitive fixtures this season.
The German champions have swept aside all comers in Europe, including Chelsea, Pafos, and Club Brugge, scoring 12 goals while conceding just twice.
Domestically, they remain perfect after dismantling Leverkusen 3-0 on Saturday, courtesy goals from Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and an own goal from Loic Bade.
Bayern trail PSG only on goal difference on the table, but their away form has been extraordinary, eight wins from eight on the road, scoring 10 goals in their last three away outings.
Despite this dominance, Bayern have struggled historically against reigning European champions, failing to win any of their last five such encounters (D1, L4).
Team News
PSG’s squad is finally returning to full strength. Desire Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Vitinha have all resumed training, offering Enrique near full depth ahead of this crucial tie.
Bayern, meanwhile, are expected to name a full-strength side, with only Alphonso Davies a minor doubt after picking up a knock last weekend.
Predicted Lineups
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Mendes; Ugarte, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembélé, Mbappé, Ramos.
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, De Ligt, Upamecano, Davies; Laimer, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Díaz; Kane.
Head-to-Head
Bayern have won the last four Champions League meetings between these clubs without conceding, though PSG had the last laugh at the FIFA Club World Cup earlier this year.
No team has beaten PSG more often in the competition than Bayern (8 defeats).
Quickfire Stats
- Only one of PSG’s six home games this season has seen both teams score.
- PSG have scored in the second half of every home fixture this term.
- Bayern have scored nine of their 12 Champions League goals this season before half-time.
- Bayern have netted three or more goals in each of their last seven away games.
Match Info
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Kick-off: 9:00 PM (WAT)
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
Referee: Maurizio Mariani
What’s at Stake
This clash is about more than just top spot, it’s a test of supremacy between Europe’s most complete squads.
For PSG, victory would solidify their status as true continental rulers and mark their longest-ever Champions League winning streak, proof that Luis Enrique’s rebuild has matured into a fearsome force, here to dominate.
For Bayern, perfection is the prize. Kompany’s unbeaten juggernaut has bulldozed everything in its path, but conquering the champions in Paris would be the ultimate statement that their evolution is ahead of schedule and that Germany’s giants are back to reclaim the European throne.
