Champions League semi for the ages as holders PSG beat Bayern 5-4
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg at Parc des Princes, blowing a three-goal lead before holding on in a nine-goal spectacle. PSG took a commanding 5-2 lead in the second half through goals from Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé, but Bayern fought back with strikes from Upamecano and Luis Díaz. The match marked the highest-scoring Champions League semi-final in the competition's history. Both teams now head into the second leg with the tie still very much alive.
- ▪PSG won 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, despite surrendering a 5-2 lead.
- ▪Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé each scored twice, with João Neves also on the scoresheet for PSG.
- ▪Bayern Munich responded with goals from Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, and Luis Díaz to stay in contention.
- ▪The match set a record for the most goals in a Champions League semi-final with nine.
- ▪The second leg will take place next week at Bayern's Allianz Arena with a spot in the Budapest final on the line.
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