Supercomputer Predicts Champions League Winner After PSG Beat Bayern 5–4
- Opta's supercomputer has predicted the UEFA Champions League winner after the first semi-final match
- Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller in the first leg at Parc des Princes
- The two sides will face off in the second leg, with Arsenal and Atletico Madrid set to take each other in another semi-final clash
Opta’s supercomputer has predicted the UEFA Champions League winner after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of the first semi-final.
The two sides clashed in the first leg at Parc des Princes, and they proved why they are two of the best teams in the world this season with end-to-end football.
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Harry Kane opened the scoring for the away side from the penalty spot in the 17th minute, and seven minutes later, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia equalised.
Portuguese midfielder Joao Neves put PSG ahead in the 33rd minute, but French winger Michael Olise in the 41st minute drew Bayern Munich level.
Reigning Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele scored in the fourth minute of the additional minute to put PSG in the lead at halftime.
Nine minutes into the second half, Kvarastkelia scored his second goal to make it 4-2. Dembele added his second of the night to make it 5-2 for PSG.
The scoreline appeared to be going embarrassingly for Bayern Munich, but they fought back with goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz to make it 5-4.
Supercomputer predicts UCL winner
According to The Analyst, Opta's supercomputer updated its prediction for the teams to reach the Champions League winner and win it.
PSG now has a 58.25% chance of reaching the final and a 29.33% chance of winning a second consecutive trophy, while Bayern Munich has a 41.75% chance of reaching the final and 24.79% chance of winning it.
The second semi-final will take place between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Arsenal has a 72.14% chance of reaching the final and a 36.8% chance of winning their first title. Atletico Madrid has a 27.86% chance of reaching the finals and 9.08% chance of winning.
Kompany confident of progressing against PSG
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany, who claimed that he did not enjoy his time away from the touchline due to suspension, retains his belief.
The Belgian claimed it was not fun being away from his team, and added that he remains hopeful going into the second leg at the Allianz Arena.
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“Normally when you concede five goals in a semifinal you’re out. But we scored 4 and could’ve added more. At 5-2 it would have been difficult, but now it’s basically 1-0,” he said as quoted by Bavarian Football Works.
“The atmosphere next week at Allianz Arena will be crazy. We know we have to win. We’ll give absolutely everything, really everything we have even if we have to die on the pitch. We believe.”
Mysterious cat predict PSG vs Bayern Munich
Legit.ng previously reported that Nimbus Pronos predicted the outcome of Paris Saint-Germain against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.
The mysterious cat got the prediction right as PSG won the match, but not many fans would have predicted a wild nine-goal thriller in Paris.
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