Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in an electrifying Champions League semi-final match on April 28, 2026, in Paris. The game featured a total of nine goals, setting a new record for the most goals scored in a Champions League semi-final first leg.
Ousmane Dembele played a crucial role, scoring a penalty in stoppage time to give PSG a 3-2 lead at halftime. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also shone brightly, netting two goals during the match.
The first goal came from Harry Kane at the 17-minute mark. Following that, both teams displayed relentless attacking football, leading to an exciting back-and-forth encounter.
Bayern’s goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, struggled throughout the match and failed to make any saves. This performance drew criticism and raised questions about his form.
The match was hailed by many as one of the best football encounters across all competitions. Thierry Henry remarked, “This game had everything,” while Marquinhos added, “We dream about matches like this.”
Key statistics from the match:
- PSG scored five goals; Bayern Munich scored four.
- First half ended with a score of 3-2 in favor of PSG.
- A total of five goals were scored in the first half.
- 143 seconds elapsed between Kvaratskhelia’s second goal and Dembele’s penalty.
If five or more goals are scored in the second leg, it will become the highest-scoring Champions League knockout tie in history. The second leg is set to take place in Munich on May 5, 2026.
