Paris Saint-Germain secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. The high-octane encounter at the Parc des Princes delivered on all expectations, offering an atmosphere defined by end-to-end action and relentless attacking football.
The visitors will leave Paris with a sense of relief, having clawed their way back from a 5-2 deficit. Late second-half goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Díaz narrowed the gap, ensuring the tie remains wide open ahead of next week’s return leg in Germany.
PSG’s attacking prowess was on full display as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netted twice, while Ousmane Dembélé converted a penalty and added another strike. João Neves also found the back of the net, keeping the hosts in control for the majority of the evening.
Bayern Munich responded through Harry Kane, who opened the scoring from the penalty spot, and Michael Olise, who struck before halftime. Despite the defensive chaos, the visitors maintained their composure to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
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PSG manager Luis Enrique expressed his delight with the victory, acknowledging that the match was an incredible spectacle that could have realistically swung in either direction. He praised his team’s contribution to a chaotic but memorable night of European competition.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany remained proud of his squad’s fighting spirit. He emphasized that the late comeback was proof of his team’s character, noting that the Bavarians possess a mentality that refuses to surrender even in the most difficult situations.
The decisive return leg will take place at the Allianz Arena on May 6. The winner of this semi-final will advance to the final in Budapest on May 30, where they will face the victors of the clash between Atlético de Madrid and Arsenal.
