Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery expects his aspect to attain extra targets in opposition to Bayern Munich as they’re a group “constructed to assault”.
Luis Enrique’s aspect gained an exhilarating first leg 5-4 on the Parc des Princes, although they did fail to keep up a three-goal lead in opposition to the Bundesliga champions.
In Champions League historical past, just one group has ever scored 5 targets in a knockout match after which been eradicated in that tie, which was Manchester Metropolis in opposition to Monaco within the final 16 in 2016-17 (5-3 first leg, 1-3 second leg, out on away targets rule).
Nevertheless, PSG have struggled in opposition to their German counterparts up to now; they’ve misplaced extra away video games in opposition to Bayern (5) than in opposition to some other opponent within the European Cup/Champions League.
Of the groups they’ve confronted greater than as soon as away from residence throughout the 2 competitions, solely in opposition to Man Metropolis (100% – 3/3) and Actual Madrid (75% – 3/4) have they got the next loss share than at Bayern (71% – 5/7).
PSG are the highest scorers within the competitors this time period, with 43 targets, and Zaire-Emery expects extra targets from the Ligue 1 aspect within the second leg.
“We’re prepared and can attempt to attain the ultimate,” mentioned the teenager.
Centered on Munich. #UCL pic.twitter.com/hfoQDrrFTJ
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) Might 4, 2026
“I believe we’ll must do the identical as within the first leg. We defended nicely, however nonetheless conceded 4 targets.
“We’ll have to defend increased up of their half. We’ll must double up and even triple up on them, and everybody might want to put within the effort collectively.
“We’ll attempt to impose our sport plan, press like we do in each match, and win again as many balls as attainable. This group is constructed to assault, and that’s what we’ll attempt to do.
“We’re anticipating the identical type of match… possibly even harder.”
The victor will tackle Arsenal within the ultimate on Might 30, after Mikel Arteta’s group overcame Atletico Madrid.
