PSG Defeats Bayern Munich 5-4 in Thrilling Champions League Semi-Final First Leg

Paris Saint-Germain secured an exhilarating 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Bayern took an early lead in the 17th minute with a penalty converted by Harry Kane. However, PSG responded strongly by scoring five consecutive goals to regain control of the match. The second leg will take place at Bayern’s home ground, where the finalist will be decided.

On April 29, in Kathmandu, during the Champions League semi-final first leg, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) overcame German club Bayern Munich 5-4 in a spectacular encounter. The home side established a 3-2 lead by halftime in a highly competitive match that featured a total of nine goals as both teams played aggressive football.

Bayern’s Harry Kane opened the scoring with a penalty in the 17th minute, giving Bayern an early advantage. PSG quickly fought back with two goals, taking control of the game. Vicha Bhartskhelia equalized in the 24th minute, followed by João Neves scoring in the 33rd minute to put PSG ahead. Bayern restored parity at 3-3 with a stunning goal from Michael Olise in the 41st minute. In added time of the first half, PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé converted a penalty to restore their 3-2 lead.

PSG increased their attacking intensity in the second half. Bhartskhelia scored his second personal goal in the 56th minute, and Dembélé added another goal in the 58th minute, extending PSG’s lead to 5-2. Bayern attempted a comeback with goals from Dayot Upamecano in the 65th minute and Luis Díaz in the 68th minute, narrowing the margin to 5-4. However, no further goals were scored. This result gives PSG a slight advantage heading into the second leg, which will be played at Bayern’s stadium, where the finalist will be determined.