Paris Saint-Germain produced a historic 5–4 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes. The match is now the highest-scoring semi-final in the competition’s history, leaving PSG with a narrow advantage heading into the second leg in Munich next week.
This game delivered nonstop action from start to finish. Immediately after the final whistle, PSG shared their reaction on their official X handle:
⏱️ 95’ I We win ✅
PSGFCB 5️⃣-4️⃣ I #UCL
The scoring started early when Harry Kane converted a penalty to reach his 54th goal of the season. PSG responded quickly through João Neves, who scored with a header. The match then turned into a full attacking battle.
Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both scored braces for PSG, giving the French side control at key moments. Bayern refused to give up, with goals from Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, and Luis Díaz keeping the contest alive until the end.
Before the match, Kvaratskhelia’s future had been in the news. His father confirmed he is “happy in Paris” and “not thinking about leaving.” The winger backed that up with a strong performance, playing a key role in PSG’s attacking success.
The match quickly became a global talking point, with fans reacting in shock and excitement.
Opening the reactions with a summary of the chaos, Da Sports Nerds wrote:
9 goals. A Champions League semi-final record. Two penalties. A crossbar. Kvaratskhelia. Kane. Dembele. Olise. This wasn’t football, it was chaos, genius and history all wrapped into 90 unforgettable minutes.
Reacting to the intensity of the game, Chinox said:
This match felt like a CL final, what a performance from both PSG and Bayern. Full of energy, quality, and drama. A nine goal thriller, I don’t think we’ve ever seen a semi-final like this before.
Giving a more critical view, RFZ added:
Bitter taste, isn’t it? PSG scored their fifth and then struggled right from then on. The second leg is going to be a tough one
Highlighting the entertainment value, Superliga Spottet wrote:
Thank you for one of the greatest games ever. It was entertainment at the absolute highest level, an unforgettable match and a reminder of why we love this sport… The perfect advertisement for football. Thank you.
Praising effort and commitment, Chimee said:
Brilliant performance tonight 👏… special shout out to hakimi for finishing the match regardless 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Meanwhile, elsewhere in world football, attention also remained intense as Al Hilal edged Damac 1–0, keeping pressure on league leaders Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League title race.
Finally, TotalSoccerIQ summed it up simply:
Maddest game ever this season. Top teams entertaining to the fullest 👏 👌
Softfootball understands but once the spectacle in Paris settles, the “away goals” rule no longer being in effect means this 5–4 scoreline leaves the tie absolutely wide open.
The result leaves PSG in a strong but dangerous position ahead of the return leg at the Allianz Arena on May 6. While they hold the advantage, the tie remains open, and both teams will need to improve defensively after a night full of goals and mistakes.
