Paris Saint-Germain edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg at Parc des Princes, producing nine goals—the most in any semi-final in competition history. PSG's midfield trio of Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Zaire-Emery overwhelmed Bayern, while suspended coach Vincent Kompany watched from the stands.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg on April 28 at Parc des Princes in Paris. Harry Kane gave Bayern the lead from the penalty spot (17'), but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia equalized (24'). Joao Neves made it 2-1 for PSG (33'), Michael Olise leveled (41.), and Ousmane Dembélé restored the lead in first-half stoppage time (45+5). Kvaratskhelia struck again (56'), followed by Dembélé's penalty (58'). Dayot Upamecano (65') and Luis Díaz (68') pulled Bayern closer, but they couldn't equalize.
PSG's midfield, featuring Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Warren Zaïre-Emery, outnumbered Bayern's engine room. At 32, Harry Kane stood out under pressure for Bayern. Swiss referee Sandro Schärer oversaw a high-intensity match with minimal VAR intervention, enabling continuous play.
Both teams deployed aggressive, team-oriented attacks. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, suspended, was represented by assistant Aaron Danks and urged fan support for the second leg on May 6 at Allianz Arena.
'It was a very, very intense game,' said Bayern's Jonathan Tah. Joshua Kimmich called the 3-0 deficit 'surreal.' International press raved: L'Équipe dubbed it a 'thrilling battle of astonishing intensity,' while the Daily Mail exclaimed 'Wow, simply wow.' The tie remains wide open for the return in Munich.
