PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich: Reigning champs edge breathless first leg
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Key Points:
- PSG and Bayern Munich played a thrilling UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg, with PSG leading 5-4 after an extraordinary match at Parc des Princes in Paris.
- Bayern took an early lead through Harry Kane's penalty, but PSG responded with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Joao Neves, and Ousmane Dembele, who scored twice, including a stoppage-time penalty.
- Bayern fought back late in the match with goals from Dayot Upamecano, Luis Diaz, and Kane, making the scoreline tight and setting up an intense second leg.
- The match set a new record for most goals scored in a single Champions League semifinal game, with eight goals in total during the first leg.
- Both teams are strong heading into the second leg, with PSG nearly at full strength and Bayern confident despite some injury absences, promising a highly competitive conclusion to the semifinal tie.
