Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich delivered one of the most dramatic nights in Champions League history, with PSG narrowly winning 5–4 in a chaotic semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes.
The nine-goal thriller officially set a new record for the highest-scoring Champions League semi-final ever, with both teams trading blows in a match that never settled into control.
The game sparked early controversy in the 15th minute after Luis Díaz went down in the box under pressure from Willian Pacho. Referee pointed to the spot, and despite replay debates suggesting a possible foul by Díaz in the build-up, the decision stood. Harry Kane stepped up calmly and converted to give Bayern an early lead.
But PSG responded in style.
The French champions gradually wrestled momentum back, producing a ruthless attacking spell that turned the match upside down. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé were at the heart of the comeback, both scoring braces, while João Neves added another to push PSG into a commanding 5–2 lead.
Just when it looked like the tie was slipping away, Bayern Munich showed their resilience. Goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Díaz reignited hope for the visitors, pulling the scoreline back to a tense 5–4 and keeping the tie wide open heading into the second leg.
Adding to the drama, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany watched the match from the stands due to a touchline suspension, experiencing the rollercoaster night away from the technical area.
After the final whistle, PSG coach Luis Enrique shared a brief light-hearted exchange with Kompany, asking how it felt watching such an intense game from the sidelines. Kompany reportedly replied that he “did not enjoy it at all,” a moment that drew laughter between both managers despite the high stakes.
With just one goal separating both sides, the second leg promises even more tension in what is already shaping up to be a Champions League classic.
