US EditionPSG Edges Bayern in Nine-Goal Champions League Semifinal Epic
PSG advanced after a wild, nine-goal match that featured penalties, VAR reviews and repeated lead changes, leaving Bayern short despite Harry Kane's opener.
- PSG defeated Bayern 5-4 in a Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes, a match being called an "unforgettable spectacle" by observers of Europe's premier competition.
- Bayern initially overwhelmed PSG, with striker Harry Kane converting a penalty past goalkeeper Matvey Safonov before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sparked the Parisian response by beating Manuel Neuer early in the match.
- Neves headed home to put PSG ahead, but Michael Olise equalized at 2-2 with a strike from the edge of the box; a debatable handball by Alphonso Davies then led to a Demb penalty.
- Neither side was remotely interested in slowing the pace as Dayot Upamecano scored to keep Bayern competitive, while Marquinhos anchored the French defense throughout the relentless second half.
- The second leg awaits in Germany in eight days, leaving this high-stakes tie wide open as Bayern seeks to overturn PSG's one-goal advantage in the semi-final.
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Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolIt was probably the fastest game in the history of the Champions League and may change some deep-rooted perceptions of football.
FC Bayern loses the semi-final match in the Champions League at PSG 4:5. Manuel Neuer collects five goals against him – and does not score a single shot.
The spectacle in the Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich has thrilled football fans all over the world. The goalfest, which ended in France's favour (5-4), has been dubbed by many as the best match of all time, a title that Mark van Bommel certainly does not consider exaggerated.
In the semi-final match, the attack series of Bavaria and PSG provided a real fireworks show and will ultimately decide on titles. A commentary by Hanna Raif.
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