Bayern Munich Faces PSG Without Coach Vincent Kompany

Bayern Munich is set to compete against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Parc des Princes, but they will do so without their head coach Vincent Kompany. His suspension arises from receiving a third yellow card during the quarter-final victory over Real Madrid.

As a result, assistant coach Aaron Dank will take charge on the touchline, while Kompany will remain involved behind the scenes but barred from the dressing room bench. This situation has been compared to a famous suspension stunt by José Mourinho, which Kompany dismissed as a joke.

Bayern Munich's striker Harry Kane acknowledged that Kompany's absence will be felt, while PSG's manager Luis Enrique praised Bayern's preparations, noting they have been smooth despite already securing the Bundesliga title. Additionally, Bayern will have to manage player fitness, with Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala returning from injury, while Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl are uncertain for the match.