PSG Opens Home Clash with Thrilling Victory Over Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League Semifinal First Leg
PSG edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling Champions League semifinal first leg at Parc des Princes on April 28, with both sides trading goals in an intense encounter that saw three penalties awarded.
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a narrow home victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 semifinal, with both teams producing an intense battle throughout 90 minutes.
On April 28, the French champions PSG hosted the German powerhouse Bayern Munich at Parc des Princes. Bayern struck first in the 16th minute when Louis Diaz was fouled in the penalty box by Willian Pacho, and Harry Kane converted the spot kick in the 17th minute for a 1-0 lead.
PSG equalized in the 24th minute through Quicha Quarctskhelia, who latched onto a through ball and fired home with precision. The teams traded blows with Bayern nearly doubling their lead but being denied by goalkeeper Matvei Safonov.
PSG took a 2-1 lead through a set piece before Bayern equalized at 2-2 in the 41st minute via Michael Olise. After VAR intervention, PSG was awarded another penalty, and Osman Dembele converted to make it 3-2 at halftime.
The second half saw PSG pull away as Quarctskhelia added a second goal in the 56th minute, followed by Dembele's second in the 58th to extend the lead to 5-2. Bayern mounted a spirited comeback with goals from Dayot Upamecano (65') and Louis Diaz (68'), narrowing it to 4-5, but PSG held firm for a 5-4 victory.
