UEFA Champions League
7:00 PMApril 28, 2026
Semi-finals
Paris Saint Germain5 – 4
HT:(3 – 2)
Aggregate:(5 – 5)
Bayern MünchenParc des Princes
Referee: Sandro Schärer, Switzerland
Paris Saint Germain
World Class
0
Solid
0
Bang Average
0
Lucky
0
Shocking
0
Bayern München
World Class
0
Solid
0
Bang Average
0
Lucky
0
Shocking
0
Match Stats
Lineups
Head-2-Head
Standings
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39
Matvey Safonov
25
Nuno Mendes
51
Willian Pacho
5
Marquinhos
2
Achraf Hakimi
87
João Neves
17
Vitinha
33
Warren Zaïre-Emery
7
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
10
Ousmane Dembélé
14
Désiré Doué
Substitutes
49
Ibrahim Mbaye
29
Bradley Barcola
9
Gonçalo Ramos
27
Dro Fernández
24
Senny Mayulu
19
Kang-in Lee
21
Lucas Hernandez
6
Ilya Zabarnyi
4
Lucas Beraldo
89
Renato Marin
30
Lucas Chevalier
8
Fabián Ruiz
1
Manuel Neuer
19
Alphonso Davies
4
Jonathan Tah
2
Dayot Upamecano
44
Josip Stanišić
45
Aleksandar Pavlović
6
Joshua Kimmich
14
Luis Díaz
10
Jamal Musiala
17
Michael Olise
9
Harry Kane
Substitutes
27
Konrad Laimer
40
Jonas Urbig
26
Sven Ulreich
3
Kim Min-jae
21
Hiroki Itō
34
Deniz Ofli
43
Filip Pavić
8
Leon Goretzka
11
Nicolas Jackson
UEFA Champions League Standings – UEFA Champions League
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Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Paris Saint-Germain edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling Champions League encounter at Parc des Princes, with the hosts’ attacking prowess proving decisive in a nine-goal spectacle.
PSG came into the match sitting 11th in their group with 14 points from eight games. Bayern Munich arrived as group leaders with 21 points and an impressive record of seven wins from eight matches. The Bavarian side had lost just once this season, but Paris sought to upset the odds in front of their home crowd.
Bayern struck first in the 12th minute through a clinical finish. PSG responded quickly, leveling the score just four minutes later in the 16th minute. The home side found their rhythm and took the lead by the 23rd minute. However, Bayern equalized before half-time, making it 2-2 at the interval.
The first half showcased attacking football from both sides. PSG controlled large periods of possession but Bayern’s efficiency on the break created constant danger. Both teams had multiple chances to extend their lead. The intensity never dropped as players committed fully to open play.
Half-time arrived with the scoreline level. PSG needed to maintain their intensity and convert their chances more ruthlessly. Bayern, despite their league position, faced questions about their defensive solidity. The second half promised to be equally competitive.
PSG emerged stronger after the break and scored in the 51st minute to take a 3-2 lead. Bayern responded with a goal in the 58th minute to restore parity. The match became a back-and-forth affair with both teams trading blows.
PSG struck again in the 67th minute to go 4-3 ahead. Bayern equalized once more in the 72nd minute, forcing another stalemate. The tension mounted as both teams pushed for a decisive goal with time running short.
PSG finally broke through in the 81st minute to make it 5-4. Bayern pressed hard in the remaining minutes but could not find another breakthrough. PSG’s defense held firm to secure the three points in dramatic fashion.
The statistics reflected the open nature of the contest. PSG attempted 18 shots with nine on target. Bayern managed 16 shots with eight finding the target. Possession was split relatively evenly between the sides throughout the 90 minutes.
This victory moves PSG closer to challenging for top spot in their group. Bayern’s perfect record suffered a dent, though they remain in a strong position. The loss represents their first defeat of the campaign in this competition.
PSG travel to face their next opponent seeking to build momentum from this impressive win. Bayern must regroup quickly and return to winning ways in their upcoming fixture.
