Champions League: PSG triumphs and takes the lead against Bayern Munich before the second leg of the semi

Parisian players scored five goals in a night that saw a total of nine, on Tuesday, to secure a victory at the Parc des Princes (5-4).

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

The match delivered on all its promises and more. Considered a pre-final showdown, the clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich produced a memorable spectacle on Tuesday, April 28. It was a triumph witnessed at the Parc des Princes in a volcanic atmosphere. The Parisians piled on the goals against a disappointed Manuel Neuer to secure a 5-4 win, but only holding a one-goal advantage before the upcoming return leg semi-final in Munich next Wednesday.

The team, which had suffered five consecutive defeats against Bayern in the Champions League (scoring only one goal in the series), delivered a performance rarely seen at this level. The players under Luis Enrique found solutions to outshine Europe’s best attack this season, which had scored 173 goals.

At one point trailing by three goals, the team was reinvigorated by Dayot Upamecano’s free-kick goal (65th minute) and Luis Diaz’s individual effort against Marquinhos (68th minute), reducing the deficit to the slightest margin.

The evening began poorly, with the Bavarians opening the scoring through a penalty converted by Harry Kane, but it only served as a wake-up call for the former version of Paris Saint-Germain. The Parisians responded swiftly, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring a sensational goal to equalize.

Ten minutes later, Joao Neves displayed his aerial prowess, heading in a corner from Ousmane Dembélé to give his team the lead. Despite Michael Olise’s equalizer, PSG entered halftime with a one-goal advantage after Dembélé converted a penalty just before the break.

A total of five goals in the first half made it a thrilling encounter, with four more goals added in the second half. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé continued their fine form, each scoring again to secure a stunning victory.

Although the final whistle would have marked a historic victory for PSG at 5-2, the team’s attacking prowess did not overshadow its defensive weaknesses. The suspense remains ahead of the return leg in Munich, but PSG has every reason to believe in their dream of winning the Champions League for the second consecutive year.