Paris Saint-Germain secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, making it the highest-scoring match at this stage in the competition’s history. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele each netted twice in a captivating encounter at Parc des Princes.
The game kicked off with Harry Kane converting a penalty to put Bayern ahead, only for Kvaratskhelia to level the score. Joao Neves then headed PSG into the lead before Michael Olise equalized at 2-2. Dembele’s penalty just before halftime restored Bayern’s lead.
Kvaratskhelia and Dembele extended PSG’s advantage, but Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz pulled goals back for Bayern, setting the stage for a tense second leg at Allianz Arena. Paris Saint-Germain holds a slight edge heading into the return leg, aiming to become the second team to retain the Champions League title, while Bayern seeks to reach the final for the first time since 2020.
Led by prolific scorer Harry Kane, Vincent Kompany’s team arrived in Paris with an impressive season record. The match lived up to expectations following Bayern’s previous triumphs, showcasing both teams’ attacking prowess.
Bayern took the lead through Kane’s penalty, but PSG fought back with Kvaratskhelia’s sublime finish and Neves’ header. The goals continued with Olise’s strike and Dembele’s successful penalty, setting the stage for a thrilling second half.
Kvaratskhelia added another goal before Dembele’s second strike. Despite Upamecano and Diaz reducing the deficit for Bayern, PSG held on for a narrow victory. The match concluded with intense moments, highlighting the competitive spirit of both teams.
