Paris Saint-Germain edge Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-breaking Champions League semi-final first leg
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele drive French champions to victory as Bayern Munich mount a dramatic late comeback in a tie poised for Munich.
Paris Saint-Germain have secured a 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in a record-breaking nine-goal Champions League semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes. The match, played on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, established a new benchmark for the highest-scoring game at this stage of the competition, leaving the tie poised for a decisive return leg in Munich.
The French champions, managed by Luis Enrique, relied on the twin scoring efforts of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele, who each netted twice to secure the advantage. In contrast, Bayern Munich's attack was distributed across four scorers: Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, and Luis Diaz. The fixture showcased the devastating firepower of both sides, with the first half alone seeing goals from Kane, Kvaratskhelia, and Joao Neves.
Bayern took the lead in the 17th minute when Harry Kane converted a penalty following a foul by Willian Pacho. PSG responded swiftly, with Kvaratskhelia equalising before Joao Neves headed in from an Ousmane Dembele corner to put the hosts ahead. Michael Olise then 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 second half saw PSG extend their lead to 5-2 through further goals from Kvaratskhelia and Dembele, seemingly putting the tie out of reach. However, Bayern mounted a furious comeback, with Dayot Upamecano heading in a goal and Luis Diaz scoring the final goal in the 90th minute after being played in over the top. Senny Mayulu's late strike for PSG narrowly missed a potential sixth goal as it struck the crossbar.
The absence of Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, who was suspended and watched 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 season for the German side.
With the second leg scheduled for next Wednesday at the Allianz Arena, both clubs face a critical juncture. Paris Saint-Germain seek to become just the second side in the modern Champions League era to retain the trophy, while Bayern Munich aim to reach the final for the first time since 2020. The tie remains wonderfully poised as the continent's two best teams of the moment prepare for a final in Budapest on May 30.
