PSG defeats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record Champions League semifinal first leg

15 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 28

PSG edged Bayern Munich 5-4 at Parc des Princes, setting a new UCL semifinal scoring record, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé each scoring twice and Bayern rallying late.
A controversial penalty and nine total goals highlighted the match, with Bayern narrowing a 5-2 deficit to 5-4 ahead of the May 6 second leg in Munich, where the winner advances to the final.
Defending champions PSG seek a third straight final, while Bundesliga winners Bayern, coached by Vincent Kompany, aim for a treble. The other semifinal features Atlético Madrid against Arsenal in Budapest.

With a 2-0 lead, can PSG finally break their historical curse against Bayern Munich?

Is Vitinha's record-breaking passing season the real secret to PSG's European dominance?

Does this 2-0 result dethrone Bayern as the Champions League title favorites?

Will Luis Enrique secure his place in history as the fastest manager to 50 UCL wins?

How will Kompany's return from suspension affect Bayern's comeback chances in the second leg?

Can Harry Kane still break Lewandowski's record despite Bayern's first-leg deficit?