Who will win the Champions League? Carlo Ancelotti gives his answer

Europe 18 April 2026 at 13:11

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

28.04.26 FT Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain

5

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Bayern Munich

4

Only four contenders remain in the race for the 2025-26 Champions League title: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atlético Madrid.

When asked to pick his favorite during an interview with II Giornale, Carlo Ancelotti put his money on PSG. The coach of the Brazilian national team hopes to see Marquinhos lift the trophy: “I say Paris Saint-Germain,” declared the Italian.

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To retain their crown, PSG must first eliminate Bayern Munich before facing the winner of the other semi-final between Arsenal and Sporting Portugal in the final.

The Italian tactician has won the Champions League five times: twice with AC Milan in 2003 and 2007, and three times with Real Madrid in 2014, 2022, and 2024.

Champions League semi-final schedule:

First leg:

Tuesday, April 28: PSG - Bayern Munich

Wednesday, April 29: Atlético Madrid – Arsenal

Second leg:

Tuesday, May 5: Arsenal - Atlético Madrid

Wednesday, May 6: Bayern Munich - PSG

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