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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a narrow 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday in what became the highest-scoring semi-final first leg in Champions League history.
In an extraordinary display of offensive power at the Parc des Princes, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele each netted twice for the reigning champions.
The match saw constant momentum shifts, with Bayern initially taking the lead through a Harry Kane penalty before PSG surged ahead, at one point holding a commanding 5-2 advantage.
Despite the deficit, the German side mounted a resilient comeback in the final half-hour.
Goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz cut the lead to a single goal, ensuring the tie remains wide open heading into the second leg.
Harry Kane, who took his season tally to 54 goals during the match, praised his team’s fighting spirit, while PSG captain Marquinhos described the encounter as a “dream game” for football fans.
The result sets the stage for a massive return fixture at the Allianz Arena next Wednesday.
PSG are aiming to become only the second team in the modern era to successfully defend their Champions League title, while Bayern look to overturn the one-goal margin to reach their first final since 2020.
With a spot in the Budapest final on the line, the clash between Europe’s current top two sides has lived up to its billing as an instant classic.
