PSG and Bayern Munich delivered a Champions League classic at the Parc des Princes, with the hosts securing a narrow 5-4 victory in the first leg of their 2026 semifinal clash.
The start of the match gave little indication of the high-scoring thriller that was to follow. It wasn’t until the 17th minute that Harry Kane broke the deadlock from the penalty spot to give Bayern Munich the initial lead.
However, PSG responded rapidly through goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves, turning the game on its head. The German giants refused to back down, and Michael Olise fired in a spectacular effort to equalize late in the half. Just as a halftime draw seemed certain, Ousmane Dembele restored the lead for the Parisians with a last-minute penalty, sending PSG into the locker room ahead.
In the second half, the hosts looked to run away with the tie. Kvaratskhelia and Dembele both struck in quick succession to extend the lead to an imposing 5-2. While it appeared PSG had all but secured their place in the final, the Germans mounted a late surge. Goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz brought the final score to 5-4, keeping the series wide open as the action heads back to Munich.
