Over 8 million fans follow Champions League drama in Paris
The Champions League semi-final first leg between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern Munich drew over 8 million viewers, driven by more than 5 million households streaming on Prime Video. The match set a new viewership record on the platform, surpassing the previous high set during Bayern's quarter-final against Real Madrid. The game, played in Paris, was widely praised for its high-level performance and dramatic moments.
- ▪The Champions League semi-final first leg between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern Munich was streamed by over 5 million households on Prime Video.
- ▪Based on an average of 1.6 viewers per household, the match reached over 8 million fans.
- ▪This viewing figure surpassed the previous record set during FC Bayern Munich's quarter-final match against Real Madrid on April 7, 2026.
- ▪The game took place in Paris and marked a new high for sports streaming on Prime Video in Germany.
- ▪The match was described internationally as 'football of the demigods' due to its exceptional quality.
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