The match featured a remarkable nine goals, highlighting the attacking prowess of both teams in a thrilling Champions League semi-final. PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg, marking the joint-highest scoring semi-final in European Cup history.
Bayern’s Harry Kane scored a penalty in the 17th minute. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netted two goals for PSG, while Ousmane Dembele added another from the spot just before halftime. Bayern responded with two goals in three minutes, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Key match statistics:
- PSG scored five goals, while Bayern managed four.
- Kane’s penalty came at the 17-minute mark.
- Kvaratskhelia’s goals were crucial for PSG’s lead.
- Manuel Neuer did not make a save during the match.
The second leg will take place at Allianz Arena. Vincent Kompany stated that Bayern will give everything to win in the return fixture. If five goals are scored in that match, it will set a record for the highest-scoring Champions League knockout tie in history.
Commentators described the match as a classic. Ousmane Dembele said it was a game between two great attacking teams. Harry Kane acknowledged that despite nine goals being scored, there was some impressive defending on display. Thierry Henry remarked on the risks taken during the game.
