Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in an exhilarating Champions League semi-final on April 28, 2026. The match took place in Paris and featured a record nine goals, highlighting the attacking prowess of both teams.
Ousmane Dembele scored a crucial penalty in stoppage time, giving PSG a 3-2 lead at halftime. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also made a significant impact by scoring twice for PSG.
Bayern Munich struggled defensively, with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer failing to make any saves during the match. Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern in the 17th minute, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
Key statistics:
- PSG scored five goals while Bayern Munich netted four.
- The match featured nine total goals, the highest ever in a Champions League semi-final first leg.
- There were five goals scored in the first half alone.
This match marked the first time both teams scored four or more goals in a European semi-final. Thierry Henry praised the game, stating, “This game had everything.” He added, “Rest in peace to anyone who missed this game.”
The second leg of the semi-final will take place at Allianz Arena on May 5, 2026. If five goals are scored in that match, it will set a new record for the highest-scoring knockout tie in Champions League history.