PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 Semi-Final 1st Leg: Parisians Gain Upper Hand As Goals Galore In Parc Des Princes
In a record-breaking night at the Parc des Princes on April 29, Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the highest-scoring semi-final first leg in UEFA Champions League history. The match was a relentless offensive masterclass, featuring a stunning exchange of leads. PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele both struck twice, while Joao Neves added to the tally. Bayern displayed immense resilience; Harry Kane opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by strikes from Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, and Luis Díaz. Despite PSG holding a 5-2 lead late in the second half, Bayern’s late surge narrowed the gap to a single goal. This nine-goal spectacle leaves the tie perfectly balanced heading into the second leg at the Allianz Arena on May 6.
PSG's celebrate after the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
PSG's head coach Luis Enrique and Bayern assistant coach Aaron Danks, foreground, stand by the touchline during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
Bayern's Luis Diaz scores his side's fourth goal past PSG's goalkeeper Matvey Safonov during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
Bayern's Jamal Musiala, bottom, and PSG's Willian Pacho challenge for the ball during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
PSG's Willian Pacho fights for the ball with Bayern's Harry Kane, left, during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
Bayern's Luis Diaz celebrates with Aleksandar Pavlovic after scoring his side's fourth goal during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
PSG fans light flares on the stands during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
PSG's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
PSG's Joao Neves celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
PSG's Desire Doue runs with the ball during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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