Holders PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg
- On Tuesday, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 at Parc des Princes in the highest-scoring Champions League semifinal first leg in competition history.
- Coach Luis Enrique's PSG sought to defend their title, while Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich pursued a treble after clinching their record-extending 35th Bundesliga championship.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice for the hosts, while Harry Kane and Michael Olise kept Bayern in contention during a chaotic first half.
- Although PSG led 5-2 after 58 minutes, Bayern narrowed the deficit with late goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz, improving their chances for the return leg in Munich.
- The second leg at the Allianz Arena on May 6 will determine the finalist, who advances to Budapest to face the winner of the Atletico Madrid versus Arsenal semifinal.
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The victory for the Psg 5-4 sparked the debate among the commentators. There are those who exalt the match of the Parco dei Principi and who instead did not harm criticism for the errors of the defenses
Paris Saint-Germain expects a challenging return match in Munich after the narrow home win in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The final whistle didn't feel like an end, but like a fall from a rush. PSG defeated Bayern 5:4 in a game that fell out of the frame even for the Champions League.
After an epic first semi-final at the Parc des Princes, everything is still to play for between PSG and Bayern Munich. The first leg of the semi-final between PSG and Bayern Munich more than lived up to expectations. Finishing 5-4 in favor of the Parisians at the Parc des Princes, it leaves qualification more than half secured for the defending champions, but nothing is decided before the return leg at the Allianz Arena. Following this thrilling…
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PSG's high-scoring win over Bayern could be the game that changes America's attitude to soccer
It was possibly the wildest match in Champions League history and may just change some long-held perceptions about soccer. Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win against Bayern Munich on Tuesday felt more like an NBA game than a traditional soccer match and…
"First time at this pace, Enrique vs. Kompany: A match conceding 5 goals is tough..." PSG vs. Bayern Munich: A 9-goal slugfest, managers' reactions divided. OSEN = Reporter Lee In-hwan. It was an all-time high-scoring match. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) smiled, and while Bayern Munich lost, they did not hang their heads. The reactions of both team managers were also distinct
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