The first leg of a Champions League semi has PSG’s home shape already booked: a 4‑2‑3‑1 that sweeps the right flank and pins Bayern’s midfield in a 4‑4‑2 flat‑back system. With Harry Kane already on 12 goals, the Bavarians will press high, hoping a quick‑transition through the midfield corridor will catch the Marseillaise‑scented defense off‑balance; yet Kvaratskhelia’s 8‑goal, 5‑assist tally suggests the left‑wing will remain their most lethal threat, especially from the edge of the box where his cut‑back runs find the penalty area like a set‑piece routine. Bayern’s recent five‑game winning streak gives them confidence, but their 0‑2 loss in Paris last season reminds them that the Parc des Princes is a pressure cooker where every corner and travel spot can swing the tie. If the German side can squeeze a late goal in the first half, they’ll haul a slim cushion to Munich, turning the psychological edge into a tactical one that forces PSG to abandon their high‑press for a more pragmatic, counter‑attacking setup.