The match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain on April 28, 2026, at Parc des Princes was celebrated as one of the greatest UEFA Champions League semifinals ever. It featured a thrilling nine-goal spectacle, with PSG emerging victorious with a score of 5-4.
The game started with Harry Kane scoring a penalty for Bayern Munich in the 17th minute. Seven minutes later, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia equalized for PSG. Ousmane Dembélé then scored another penalty for PSG before halftime, giving them a crucial lead.
The second half continued the excitement. Luis Díaz scored for Bayern in the 68th minute, narrowing the gap. However, Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano scored off a free-kick header in the 65th minute but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
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- The match featured a total of nine goals: five in the first half and four in the second half.
- Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer faced criticism for allowing three goals that could have been stopped.
- Thierry Henry described the match as “pure cinema” and stated, “This game had everything.”
PSG’s coach Luis Enrique expressed exhaustion from watching such an intense match. He remarked, “I’m so tired, and I didn’t run a single kilometre.” The next leg of this semifinal will take place in Munich on May 5, 2026.
Fans and analysts are already hailing this match as one of the best UEFA Champions League semifinals of all time. The thrilling nature of the game has set high expectations for the upcoming second leg.
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