Champions League semifinal first leg concludes with record-breaking 5-4 scoreline as PSG advance past Bayern Munich

Paris Saint-Germain have defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in an extraordinary first leg of the Champions League semifinal at the Parc des Princes. The match, played on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, established a new record as the highest-scoring game ever at this stage of the competition. The result leaves the tie poised for a decisive return leg at the Allianz Arena on 30 May, with the final scheduled for Budapest on the same date.

The contest was defined by a dramatic shift in momentum, as PSG squandered a three-goal lead in the second half before managing to hold on for the victory. Bayern Munich took the initiative in the 17th minute when Harry Kane converted a penalty following a foul by Willian Pacho. The hosts responded swiftly, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia equalising before Joao Neves headed in from an Ousmane Dembele corner to put them ahead.

Michael Olise restored parity for the visitors with his 20th goal of the season, but a penalty converted by Dembele in first-half stoppage time ensured PSG led at the interval. The French champions extended their advantage after the restart, with Kvaratskhelia and Dembele each scoring twice to seemingly put the game out of reach.

Bayern Munich, however, refused to yield. Dayot Upamecano headed in a Joshua Kimmich free-kick to make it 5-3, taking the German side to 170 goals for their season tally. Luis Diaz then scored the final goal of the night, dribbling past Marquinhos to make it 5-4. Senny Mayulu's late strike for PSG ultimately hit the crossbar off Manuel Neuer, leaving the scoreline unchanged.

The absence of Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, who was suspended and watched the match from the stands, added a layer of intrigue to the contest. Josip Stanisic made his Champions League debut for Bayern after injury, while Alphonso Davies started for the first time in the competition since returning from injury. Manuel Neuer also made his first Champions League appearance of the 2026 season.

With the second leg scheduled for next Wednesday in Munich, both sides will be looking to capitalise on the narrow deficit. Atletico Madrid will host Arsenal in the other semifinal first leg on Wednesday night, completing the quarterfinals stage of the tournament.