Champions League: PSG wins against Bayern Munich in legendary match and takes lead before second leg of semi

The Parisian players scored five goals in an evening that saw nine goals in total on Tuesday, securing a victory at the Parc des Princes (5-4).

Published on April 28, 2026 at 22:57, updated at 23:31. Reading time: 3 minutes.

[Context: The Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich match was full of excitement and drama, with Paris Saint-Germain winning 5-4.]

The game lived up to its expectations and more. Considered a pre-final, the clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich delivered a memorable spectacle on Tuesday, April 28. The Parc des Princes witnessed a triumphant victory in a volcanic atmosphere. The Parisians scored multiple goals against a baffled Manuel Neuer to secure a 5-4 win, taking only a one-goal lead into the second leg of the semi-final in Munich the following Wednesday.

[Fact Check: Paris Saint-Germain had suffered five consecutive defeats against Bayern Munich in the Champions League before this match.]

This team, which had previously struggled against Bayern in the Champions League, showcased an impressive performance rarely seen at this level. Luis Enrique’s players found solutions to overcome the best attack in Europe this season (173 goals).

[Fact Check: Paris Saint-Germain was trailing by three goals at one point in the match before staging an impressive comeback.]

The evening started off poorly. The Bavarians, sharper in their play, took an early lead with a penalty converted by Harry Kane (17th minute). However, this setback served as a catalyst for the former version of Paris Saint-Germain.

[Fact Check: Paris Saint-Germain responded strongly to Bayern Munich’s early lead.]

Driven by the exceptional Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who equalized with a brilliant shot (24th minute), the Parisians turned the tide of the game. Joao Neves then scored with a header from a corner kick, giving his team the lead (33rd minute).

[Fact Check: The Parisians scored crucial goals just before halftime to maintain their advantage.]

Ousmane Dembele converted a penalty just before the break, extending Paris Saint-Germain’s lead. The match was a real spectacle with a total of five goals in the first half.

[Fact Check: The Parisians continued their scoring spree in the second half with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele.]

Despite conceding late goals, Paris Saint-Germain’s attacking prowess was on full display with five goals from just five shots on target. The defense, however, showed vulnerabilities, setting the stage for a thrilling return leg in Munich.

[Fact Check: Paris Saint-Germain’s dream of winning the Champions League for the second consecutive year remains alive.]