The Champions League semi-final first leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich ended with an astonishing score of 5-4 on April 28, 2026, at Parc des Princes in Paris. The match featured a record nine goals, showcasing an extraordinary level of attacking football from both teams.
Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern Munich with a penalty in the 17th minute. PSG quickly responded, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netting two goals. Ousmane Dembele also contributed significantly, scoring two goals, including a penalty during stoppage time of the first half.
By halftime, PSG led 3-1. However, Bayern Munich fought back in the second half. Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz found the net, narrowing the deficit to just one goal.
This thrilling encounter was hailed by many experts as one of the best Champions League matches of all time. Thierry Henry remarked, “This is football at its absolute peak. Pure cinema.” Meanwhile, Marquinhos expressed his excitement, saying, “We dream about matches like this all year long.” Ousmane Dembele noted that it was a match between two great attacking teams.
The high-scoring affair set a new record for the most goals in a Champions League semi-final first leg. The second leg will take place in Munich on May 5, 2026. This matchup will determine which team advances to the final on May 30, 2026.
