Paris Saint-Germain edged out Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling, end-to-end semi-final first leg, leaving the tie wide open for the return fixture in Germany.
In a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg, holders Paris Saint-Germain secured a 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in a match characterized by relentless attacking and “a blistering first half” that saw five goals scored before the break. After Harry Kane opened the scoring from the spot, PSG surged ahead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves, only for Michael Olise to equalize with a “moment of individual brilliance” before Ousmane Dembele converted a controversial penalty awarded via VAR.
The French side appeared to seize total control in the second half as Kvaratskhelia and Dembele extended the lead to 5-2, but resilient late finishes from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz ensured the German champions “are still in the tie” heading into the return leg in Munich on May 6. Despite PSG showcasing their “formidable front three” and ruthless counter-attacking, the late comeback by Bayern left the reigning champions wary that their narrow one-goal advantage might not be enough to secure a spot in the Budapest final.