UEFA Champions League expert predictions, picks: Arsenal visit Atleti; PSG vs. Bayern to produce fireworks
The UEFA Champions League semifinals kick off with Paris Saint-Germain hosting Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid facing Arsenal, both first legs drawing significant tactical and form-based scrutiny. Experts lean toward Bayern Munich as slightly better equipped to win the tournament, citing their in-form attacking trio. Arsenal's success may hinge on key players like Martin Odegaard or Bukayo Saka stepping up amid injury concerns. All matches will be broadcast live on Paramount+.
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UEFA Champions League expert predictions, picks: Arsenal visit Atleti; PSG vs. Bayern to produce fireworks The winners of Bayern and PSG are expected to be the favorites in the UCL final, while the Gunners hope to find their stride By Pardeep Cattry , Chuck Booth & Francesco Porzio Apr 28, 2026 at 9:14 am ET • 5 min read Getty Images The UEFA Champions League semifinals are set to deliver two fixtures that could hardly be more compelling. On Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their semifinal tie. Then on Wednesday, Atletico Madrid welcome Arsenal to the Metropolitano for what promises to be a tactically ferocious battle. Both first legs kick off at 3 p.m.
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