The UEFA Champions League League Stage delivers its most explosive fixture on Matchday 4 as reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain host the in-form Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes. This contest is a battle for supremacy at the top of the standings, with both European heavyweights holding a perfect record after three matches. PSG, boasting a fearsome attack, are looking to build on their incredible goal-scoring start to the campaign. Bayern Munich, on a remarkable winning streak across all competitions, aim to continue their recent dominance over the French side in the Champions League. This match, which has become a modern European classic, promises high drama and elite attacking football.
Match Details
This clash between the two continental powerhouses will likely determine which team secures the more favourable seeding for the knockout phase.
DetailInformationCompetitionUEFA Champions League – League Phase (Matchday 4)DateTuesday, November 4, 2025Kick-off8:00 PM GMT / 9:00 PM CETVenueParc des Princes, Paris, France
Team Form and Analysis for Paris Saint-Germain
Domestic Form and European Performance
Paris Saint-Germain is currently leading the French Ligue 1 table, although their domestic form has been less dominant than their European run, featuring a recent narrow 1-0 home win over Nice and a 1-1 draw with Lorient. Manager Luis Enrique’s side often uses their domestic fixtures for tactical rotation.
However, their European performance has been sensational. PSG are one of only five teams with a perfect nine points from three matches and currently top the League Stage standings due to a superior goals scored record. They have been the competition’s top scorers with an astounding 13 goals in three games, highlighted by a 7-2 demolition of Bayer Leverkusen. They enter this fixture on a joint club record six-game Champions League winning streak, a run that underscores their immense attacking power and title defence ambition.
Key Player: Ousmane Dembélé
Reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé remains the defensive champion’s most influential player. Despite a recent minor concern, his presence is paramount. Leading the attacking line, his pace, trickery, and renewed clinical finishing are key to stretching the Bayern defence. PSG have struggled to score against Bayern in recent Champions League meetings, making Dembélé’s ability to break the drought a massive factor in the result.
Team Form and Analysis for Bayern Munich
Domestic Form and European Performance
Bayern Munich are in arguably the best form across all of Europe’s top leagues. Managed by Vincent Kompany, the German giants have maintained a perfect 15-game winning streak across all competitive fixtures this season, a record unprecedented in their recent history. This run is underscored by a recent dominant 3-0 league victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
Their European campaign is equally flawless, sitting second in the standings, level on nine points with PSG. Bayern have secured clear victories over Chelsea (3-1), Pafos (5-1), and Club Brugge (4-0), conceding just three goals and demonstrating both ruthless efficiency and defensive solidity. The team’s strength lies in its balance and the ability of manager Kompany to rotate key players while maintaining a high level of performance. They aim to become the first team to win three consecutive Champions League away games at the Parc des Princes.
Key Player: Harry Kane
Striker Harry Kane has been a phenomenon since his arrival in Germany. The English international has been central to Bayern’s success, shattering goal-scoring records and boasting six goals in his last four Champions League appearances. His movement, link-up play, and clinical finishing provide a constant threat. Kane’s performance, particularly his ability to drop deep and influence play, will be essential to exploit spaces in PSG’s high defensive line.
Head-to-Head Record between the Teams
This fixture is marked by a deep rivalry, with recent Champions League history heavily favouring the German side.
MetricBayern WinsDrawsPSG WinsTotal Meetings (UCL)807Goals Scored (UCL)14N/A10
Crucially, Bayern Munich have won the last four Champions League meetings against PSG, with the French side failing to score in any of those four matches—their longest scoring drought against any opponent in the competition. However, PSG did secure a recent 2-0 win over Bayern in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals over the summer.
Players to Watch
Paris Saint-Germain
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Winger): The Georgian sensation is one of the most exciting young players in Europe. His pace, dribbling ability, and willingness to shoot from range will be key in unsettling Bayern’s full-backs.
Achraf Hakimi (Right-Back): A vital player in both attack and defence. His ability to charge forward and combine with the wingers will be essential in applying high pressure to Bayern’s back line.
Bayern Munich
Joshua Kimmich (Midfielder): The German midfielder is the engine and intelligence of the Bayern side. His control of the tempo, passing accuracy, and ability to win the midfield battle against PSG’s dynamic trio will be central to the visitors’ success.
Michael Olise (Winger): The highly-rated attacker will be expected to return to the starting XI after being rested. His speed, creativity, and direct threat from the right wing will test Nuno Mendes.
Prediction
This match is perfectly poised between two teams with flawless European records. PSG boasts the competition’s most prolific attack, while Bayern arrives with a near-perfect season-long winning streak and a massive psychological advantage from their recent Champions League dominance over the French side (four consecutive wins, zero goals conceded). The game will be decided by who wins the midfield battle and which defence holds firm under intense pressure. While PSG has the home advantage and immense attacking talent, Bayern’s flawless form, tactical discipline under Kompany, and Harry Kane’s clinical edge give them a slight, but clear, advantage in this high-stakes encounter. Expect a back-and-forth thriller with goals.
Score Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2-3 Bayern Munich
Live Stream and TV Broadcast Information
This Champions League blockbuster will be widely broadcast globally.
RegionPrimary Broadcaster/StreamerUnited Kingdom (UK)TNT Sports 2, Discovery+United States (US)Paramount+, ViX+, DAZN USAFranceCanal+, RMC SportGermanyAmazon Prime Video, DAZN
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