Paris Saint-Germain produced a sensational performance to edge Bayern Munich 5-4 in a breathtaking first-leg encounter of their UEFA Champions League semi-final.
The highly anticipated clash, played at the Parc des Princes, lived up to expectations as both sides delivered an attacking masterclass in what many had billed as a “final before the final.”
Bayern struck first through Harry Kane, who calmly converted from the penalty spot to silence the home crowd. However, PSG responded swiftly, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia restoring parity before João Neves headed the hosts into the lead.
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The drama intensified before halftime when Michael Olise thought he had equalised for Bayern, only for PSG to be awarded a penalty moments later.
Ousmane Dembélé stepped up and converted, giving the Parisians a crucial advantage heading into the break.
PSG came out firing in the second half, extending their lead with further goals from Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé, putting them firmly in control of the tie.
But Bayern refused to go down without a fight, as Dayot Upamecano and Luis Díaz struck to spark a late comeback.
Despite Bayern’s relentless push, PSG held on to secure a narrow 5-4 victory in one of the most thrilling matches of this season’s competition.
Attention now turns to the return leg at the Allianz Arena, where Bayern will look to overturn the deficit, while PSG aim to finish the job and book their place in the final.
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