The Champions League semi-final first leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich on April 28, 2026, at Parc des Princes in Paris featured an unprecedented nine goals, underscoring the attacking prowess of both teams.
Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern Munich with a penalty in the 17th minute. However, PSG quickly responded with two goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele, who also converted a penalty just before halftime.
As the match progressed, PSG maintained their lead with a third goal from Neves in the 33rd minute, bringing the score to 3-1. Yet, Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz struck back in the second half, narrowing the gap to 5-4.
This thrilling encounter has been described by various experts as one of the best Champions League matches of all time—an assertion that reflects not only the scoreline but also the quality of football on display.
Key match statistics:
- PSG scored five goals while Bayern Munich netted four.
- Kane’s penalty was awarded in the 17th minute.
- Kvaratskhelia scored twice for PSG.
- Dembele also contributed two goals for PSG.
The second leg of this semi-final is scheduled to take place on May 5, 2026, in Munich. The outcome will ultimately determine which team advances to the final on May 30, 2026.
Marquinhos remarked on the significance of such matches, stating that they are what players dream about throughout their childhood. Ousmane Dembele added that it was indeed a contest between two great attacking teams who did not hesitate to push forward.