The match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich on April 29, 2026, in Paris featured a record nine goals, making it one of the highest-scoring semifinals in Champions League history. PSG emerged victorious with a score of 5-4, showcasing an exhilarating display of attacking football.
Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern Munich with a penalty in the 17th minute. However, PSG quickly responded, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring two goals and Ousmane Dembele converting another penalty before halftime. By the 33rd minute, PSG led 3-1.
The second half continued to deliver drama—Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz found the net in quick succession, narrowing PSG’s lead to 3-4. Yet, just moments later, Kvaratskhelia scored again for PSG, restoring their two-goal advantage.
This match marked a historic moment as it was the first time in a European semifinal that both teams scored four or more goals. The game concluded with Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer failing to make a save throughout the match.
Key statistics:
- PSG scored a total of 5 goals.
- Bayern Munich netted 4 goals.
- Five goals were scored in the first half and four in the second half.
- The aggregate score will determine which team qualifies for the final on May 30.
Thierry Henry described the match as “football at its absolute peak” and noted that it had everything fans could dream about. Ousmane Dembele echoed this sentiment by stating it was a match between two great teams who attack without hesitation.
The second leg of this thrilling semifinal will take place at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena. Fans eagerly await to see if PSG can maintain their slim lead and secure a spot in the final against formidable competition.
