In a thrilling Champions League semifinal first leg, Paris Saint-Germain edged out Bayern Munich 5-4 in a match that will be remembered for its record-breaking scoring. The encounter took place in the French capital, where the reigning champions took a narrow advantage back to the Allianz Arena.

Goals Galore in Paris

The match began with Bayern Munich taking an early lead through Harry Kane's penalty. However, PSG quickly responded, leveling the score with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's curling effort. João Neves then put the hosts ahead with a header from a corner, but Michael Olise equalized for Bayern with a long-range strike. Ousmane Dembélé capitalized on a VAR decision to restore PSG's lead from the penalty spot.

The second half continued the trend of relentless action, with Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé extending PSG's lead to 5-2. Bayern fought back with goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Díaz, bringing the score to a nail-biting 5-4.

A Historic Clash

This match set a record as the highest-scoring semifinal in Champions League history, with nine goals in total. The five goals scored in the first half also marked a record for any semifinal or final in the competition. Additionally, both teams have now surpassed 40 goals in a single Champions League season, a first in the tournament's history. Notably, it is only the third instance where a team has lost a match after scoring four goals.

PSG's Dominance

PSG's performance was particularly impressive, as they scored five or more goals in four different Champions League matches this season, matching Liverpool's record from the 2017-18 campaign. Remarkably, PSG converted all five of their shots on target, marking the first time a team has achieved this in a Champions League knockout match. Kvaratskhelia has been a standout player, contributing to 20 goals in 23 Champions League appearances since joining PSG, while Dembélé's contributions have made him the most involved player in knockout stages since last season.

As the teams prepare for the second leg, the stage is set for another thrilling encounter, with PSG holding a narrow lead in this historic matchup.