Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich delivered a Champions League classic on Tuesday night, April 28, setting the stage for a thrilling second leg next week.
In a dramatic semi-final first leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, PSG edged Bayern 5–4 in a match that will be remembered as one of Europe’s most electrifying encounters.
Bayern had taken an early lead, but the momentum swung sharply as PSG surged ahead to make it 5–2 with under 30 minutes remaining.
The German side responded with a late burst, scoring twice in quick succession to keep the tie alive and ensure a tense return leg at the Allianz Arena.
PSG Vs Bayern Munich: Match Highlight
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a dramatic 5–4 win over Bayern Munich in a pulsating Champions League encounter at the Parc des Princes, ending Bayern’s nine-game winning streak while snapping PSG’s recent struggles in this fixture.
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Bayern opened the scoring through Harry Kane, who converted from the penalty spot after a foul on Luis Díaz, making history as the first English player to score in six consecutive Champions League matches. PSG responded swiftly, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia levelling before João Neves headed them into the lead.
Michael Olise brought Bayern back on level terms, but PSG regained control just before the break as Ousmane Dembélé converted a penalty in stoppage time following a handball by Alphonso Davies.
The French side carried that momentum into the second half, with Kvaratskhelia grabbing his second of the night before Dembélé added a fifth to put PSG in a commanding position.
Bayern, however, refused to back down. Dayot Upamecano reduced the deficit with a header from a Joshua Kimmich free-kick, and Luis Díaz’s composed finish brought the scoreline to 5–4, setting up a tense finale.
PSG nearly extended their lead late on when Senny Mayulu struck the crossbar, but they held firm to secure a landmark 100th Champions League victory. The win also marked Luis Enrique’s 50th triumph in the competition, achieved quicker than any other manager.
