The semi-finals of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League left open results in their first legs that promise emotions in the return matches. PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 at the Parc des Princes in a historic match with nine goals, while Atlético de Madrid and Arsenal tied 1-1 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid in a closer duel where Viktor Gyökeres put the Gunners ahead from a penalty in the 44th minute and Julián Álvarez equalized for the colchoneros also from twelve steps in the 56th minute.
With such close results, both ties are completely open to the return matches. Bayern needs to win at the Allianz Arena to reverse the aggregate against PSG, while Arsenal and Atlético arrive tied 1-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London with everything yet to be decided. A concern for Atlético is the physical condition of Julián Álvarez and Giuliano Simeone, who had to be replaced due to physical discomfort during the first leg.
Both rounds will be played next week with the two matches scheduled at 1:00 PM Guatemala time, in what promises to be a week full of high-level European football with the four semi-finalists looking for their ticket to the grand final on May 30 at the Puskás Arena in Budapest.
Return matches — Semifinals
- Arsenal vs. Atlético de Madrid — Tuesday, May 5,
- 1:00 PM Guatemala time — Emirates Stadium, London
- Bayern Munich vs. PSG — Wednesday, May 6
- 1:00 PM Guatemala time — Allianz Arena, Munich
The winners of each series will meet in the grand final on Saturday, May 30 at the Puskás Arena in Budapest, where the new European champion will be crowned in what promises to be a historic final between two teams that have never won the Champions League.