Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced Bayern Munich on April 29, 2026, at Parc des Princes and won 5-4 in the UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg. The match featured a record number of goals for a semifinal, showcasing an exhilarating display of attacking football.
Key statistics:
- The match saw a total of nine goals scored.
- Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern with a penalty in the 17th minute.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored two goals for PSG at the 24th and 56th minutes.
- Ousmane Dembele added two more for PSG, including a penalty just before halftime.
- Bayern narrowed the gap with goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz in the 65th and 68th minutes.
The match was described as having ‘relentless drama’ and multiple lead changes. Thierry Henry called it ‘pure cinema’ in his post-match analysis. Luis Enrique, head coach of PSG, expressed exhaustion from watching such an intense game.
PSG’s victory gives them a crucial one-goal advantage heading into the second leg. The next match will take place in Munich on May 6, 2026. Jonathan Tah expressed confidence that Bayern can win by two goals at home.