On April 28, 2026, the Champions League semi-final at Parc des Princes turned into a goal-fest as Paris Saint-Germain faced Bayern Munich. The match featured a record nine goals, showcasing an extraordinary level of attacking football from both teams.
Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern Munich with a penalty in the 17th minute. However, PSG quickly responded with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring two goals, including one in the 33rd minute. Ousmane Dembele also shone for PSG, netting two goals, one of which came from another penalty just before halftime.
The second half continued the excitement. Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano scored in the 65th minute, followed by Luis Diaz finding the net just three minutes later. Ultimately, PSG held on to win 5-4.
This match was not only significant for its scoreline but also for its reputation. Experts described it as one of the best Champions League matches of all time. Thierry Henry remarked, “This is football at its absolute peak. Pure cinema.” Meanwhile, Marquinhos expressed his joy: “We dream about matches like this all year long, throughout all our childhood.”
Ousmane Dembele added that it was a thrilling encounter: “It was a match between two great teams who attack, who don’t hesitate.” The energy in the stadium reflected that sentiment as fans cheered for their teams.
The next leg of this gripping semi-final will take place in Munich on May 5, 2026. This upcoming match will determine which team advances to the final on May 30.
