The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich on April 28, 2026, at Parc des Princes was nothing short of spectacular. It featured a record nine goals, showcasing an extraordinary level of attacking football from both teams.
The scoring frenzy kicked off with Harry Kane converting a penalty in the 17th minute. This early goal set the tone for what would become a thrilling encounter. Just minutes later, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia leveled the score for PSG, igniting the home crowd.
As the first half progressed, Ousmane Dembele added to PSG’s tally with two goals — one of which came from a penalty in stoppage time. The first half ended with PSG leading 3-1, leaving many to wonder if Bayern could mount a comeback.
- 17th minute: Kane scores for Bayern from the penalty spot.
- 33rd minute: Kvaratskhelia equalizes for PSG.
- 45+1 minute: Dembele scores from the penalty spot.
In the second half, Bayern Munich responded fiercely. Dayot Upamecano scored in the 65th minute, followed by Luis Diaz finding the net just three minutes later. The score tightened to 5-4, creating a tense atmosphere as both teams pushed for more.
This match has been described as one of the best Champions League matches of all time by various experts — including Thierry Henry who remarked, “This is football at its absolute peak. Pure cinema.” Marquinhos echoed this sentiment, stating that “we dream about matches like this all year long.” Ousmane Dembele also highlighted the attacking nature of both teams: “It was a match between two great teams who attack and don’t hesitate.”
The second leg of this semi-final will take place on May 5, 2026, in Munich. The stakes couldn’t be higher; only one team will advance to the final on May 30. As fans eagerly anticipate this showdown, both clubs must prepare for what promises to be another electrifying encounter.