The Champions League semi-final held on April 28, 2026, saw Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeat Bayern Munich in a remarkable match that ended with a score of 5-4, showcasing an unprecedented level of attacking football. This match featured a record nine goals, the most ever recorded in a Champions League semi-final first leg.
Ousmane Dembele played a crucial role by scoring a penalty in stoppage time to give PSG a lead of 3-2 at halftime. Furthermore, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia contributed significantly by netting two goals for the French side. Sources indicate that Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, failed to make a save during the match, which many observers described as one of the best football matches across all competitions.
Key statistics from the match:
- PSG scored a total of five goals.
- Bayern Munich managed to score four goals.
- The first goal was scored by Harry Kane in the 17th minute.
- PSG scored three goals in the first half.
- Bayern Munich scored two goals in the second half.
This semi-final marked a historical moment as it was the first time in European competition that both teams scored four or more goals in a single match. Thierry Henry remarked that “this game had everything,” while Marquinhos expressed that “we dream about matches like this.”
Looking ahead, the second leg of this thrilling semi-final is set to take place at Allianz Arena in Munich on May 5, 2026. If five or more goals are scored in that match, it will establish the record for the highest-scoring knockout tie in Champions League history.