Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes (5-4), in the semi-final first leg of the Champions League, in a duel marked by a shower of goals.

Published on: 04/28/2026 - 10:58 p.m. Modified on: 04/28/2026 - 11:27 p.m.

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We were promised a great match, a shower of goals fell on the Parc des Princes on Tuesday April 28. Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, the two best teams in Europe this season, went blow for blow in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Luis Enrique's men, winner of the last edition, wanted to erase their defeat in the final of the 2020 edition against the Bavarians (0-1).

Five years later, the team led by Golden Ball winner Ousmane Dembélé has changed a lot, and it was with a full group that PSG defeated Bayern Munich (5-4) at the end of a crazy match.

Kvaratskhelia's jewelry

The first period was lively and pleasant. From the 16th minute, Luis Diaz entered the heart of the Parisian area and Willian Pacho made the mistake while trying to tackle the ball. Top scorer in Europe, Harry Kane (53 goals) opens his right foot and takes goalkeeper Matveï Safonov on the wrong foot.

The Parisians did not give in to the pressure despite this bad start. Launched on the left side, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia collides, dribbles past Stanisic in the Bavarian area and curls his ball perfectly which ends up in Neuer's small net (24th).

The Parisians intensified their offensives and it ended up paying off. On a corner kicked on the left by Ousmane Dembélé, Joao Neves magnificently uncrosses his head and gives Paris the advantage (33rd). Two minutes later, Désiré Doué even thought about going for his goal but his cross shot narrowly missed Manuel Neuer's post.

If the Germans are crumbly at the back, they display remarkable technical mastery in attack, like the French international Michael Olise. The best passer in Europe takes advantage of a ball in the middle to enter the Parisian area and beat Matveï Safonov from close range (41st).

A few minutes before half-time, the Parisians tried again and rightly so. Taking advantage of a poor clearance from a corner, Ousmane Dembélé crosses and his ball is blocked with his hand by Alphonso Davies. After watching the video, the referee awards the penalty, which Ousmane Dembélé is quick to convert. The Parisians return to the locker room in front (3-2).

Bayern Munich does not give up

Barely back on the pitch, the Parisians continued their crazy momentum, helped by an excited crowd. On an overflow from Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia takes the lead and scores a double (56th) and his tenth goal of the season in the Champions League.

The Bavarians are asphyxiated, having not conceded five goals in a match for 31 years. Served by Désiré Doué on the left side of the area, Ousmane Dembélé gets on his right foot before deceiving Manuel Neur for the fifth time of the evening, with the help of the post.

Despite an already impressive score, the duel at the top of Europe did not deliver all of its promises. On a free kick obtained by Luis Diaz, French defender Dayot Upamecano dives his head and reduces the gap (64th). A few minutes later, Harry Kane serves Luis Diaz who plays Marquinhos in the area and in turn scores his goal of the evening for (5-4).

At the end of the match, Parisian Titi Senny Mayulu had the knockout goal but the crossbar repelled his powerful shot (87th). The Parisians will travel to Bavaria next Wednesday (9 p.m.) for a return match which is already sending shivers through Europe.

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