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PSG v Bayern Munich Ratings: Dembele 9, Kvaratskhelia 9; Diaz 9, Kane 8
PSG outlasted Bayern in a nine-goal semifinal and take a one-goal lead into the return leg after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele each scored twice.
- On Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in a historic Champions League semifinal first leg at Parc des Princes, securing a one-goal advantage for next week's return clash in Munich.
- The matchup paired the tournament's two most prolific attacking units, both having scored a competition-high 38 goals this season. Bayern led in expected goals with 33.65 xG, while PSG boasted the highest differential at +9.36.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netted a brace and Ousmane Dembele scored twice for PSG, including a stoppage-time penalty, while Harry Kane's 17th-minute penalty opened Bayern's scoring before Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz dragged them back to 5-4.
- Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, conceded five goals without making a save—a first for any keeper in at least 16 years—while PSG manager Luis Enrique cautioned, "You have to understand you're playing one of the best teams in Europe."
- PSG heads to Allianz Arena next week with a one-goal advantage seeking to reach the final against either Arsenal or Atletico Madrid in Budapest on May 30, with both teams on pace to challenge the 13-goal knockout record.
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