Holders PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in Champions League semi-final thriller
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Parc des Princes, building a three-goal lead before holding off a fierce Bayern comeback. Despite Bayern erasing the deficit to within one with goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Díaz, PSG withstood late pressure to secure the win. The match marked the highest-scoring semi-final in Champions League history with nine goals. Both teams remain in contention ahead of the decisive second leg in Munich.
- ▪PSG took a 5-2 lead with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, João Neves, and a brace from Ousmane Dembélé, including a first-half penalty.
- ▪Bayern Munich fought back from 3-1 and 5-2 down, scoring through Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, and Luis Díaz to make it 5-4.
- ▪The match featured nine goals, making it the highest-scoring Champions League semi-final in the competition's history.
- ▪Bayern played without head coach Vincent Kompany due to suspension and lost Alphonso Davies to injury at halftime.
- ▪PSG ended a five-match losing streak against Bayern in the Champions League, including a group-stage loss earlier this season.
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