PSG’s thrilling 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich on April 28, 2026, sets the stage for a potentially record-breaking second leg in the Champions League semi-finals. The match took place in Paris and featured an astonishing nine goals, marking it as the joint-highest scoring semi-final in European Cup history.
The match saw Harry Kane score a penalty for Bayern Munich in the 17th minute. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored twice for PSG, while Ousmane Dembele added another penalty in stoppage time, giving PSG a 3-2 lead at halftime. Luis Diaz brought Bayern back into contention after a VAR review overturned an offside decision.
Bayern’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer struggled throughout the match, failing to make a single save. The total of nine goals made this encounter particularly memorable and set a new benchmark for excitement in the tournament.
Key statistics:
- PSG scored 5 goals, while Bayern Munich netted 4.
- This match is the first time both teams scored four or more goals in a European semi-final.
- If five goals are scored in the second leg, it will become the highest-scoring Champions League knockout tie in history.
Harry Kane has now scored 52 goals across all competitions this season. The match has been described as a “nine-goal thriller” and a “Champions League classic” by commentators and fans alike.
Reactions to the match:
- Ousmane Dembele remarked, “It was a match between two great teams who attack, who don’t hesitate.”
- Harry Kane noted, “Even though there were nine goals scored, there was some amazing defending out there.”
- Wayne Rooney criticized the defense by saying, “The defending from both teams was really bad.”
- Thierry Henry added, “This game was not boring. It was just crazy at times.”
The second leg of this semi-final will take place at Allianz Arena in Munich. Fans eagerly await what promises to be another thrilling encounter between these two football powerhouses.