Champions League Fantasy Football: Scout notes 6 May
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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After a thrilling first leg last week, Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain reunite in Germany on Wednesday for a gripping conclusion to their UEFA Champions League semi-final.
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The Scout notes offer guidance to managers on UCL Fantasy, presented by PlayStation, ahead of the second legs of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals on Matchday 16.
Fantasy decisions
• The deadline for captain changes and substitutions on Wednesday is 21:00 CET – the kick-off time for Bayern München vs Paris Saint-Germain.
• Fantasy managers have the opportunity to bring up to three outfield players and a goalkeeper off the bench to replace anyone in their original starting XI.
• Those looking for a higher Matchday 16 return from their chosen captain can opt to place the armband on another player prior to Wednesday's deadline.
Fixtures
21:00 CET
Bayern München vs Paris Saint-Germain
Key Fantasy players
Michael Olise (€8.3m) – Bayern
Goal involvements in his last six Champions League starts; scored in his last three games in all competitions.
Aleksandar Pavlović (€5.0m) – Bayern
Budget-friendly midfielder who has a goal, assist and 11 ball recoveries from his last two appearances.
Harry Kane (€10.9m) – Bayern
Fifty-four club goals in 2025/26, including 13 in the Champions League – two behind top scorer Kylian Mbappé.
Luis Díaz (€7.9m) – Bayern
Has either a goal or an assist – or both – in eight of his last nine Champions League outings.
Willian Pacho (€5.1m) – Paris
Competition leader for ball recoveries (95); three attacking returns in this season's competition.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (€8.4m) – Paris
The leading Fantasy points scorer in 2025/26 with ten goals, including two in the first leg, and five assists.
Désiré Doué (€8.1m) – Paris
Nine goal involvements and two Player of the Match awards; selected by only 13% of managers.
Ousmane Dembélé (€9.6m) – Paris
Has 30 points over the last two matchdays, winning the Player of the Match award on both occasions.