Paris Saint-Germain edged out Bayern Munich 5-4 in a history-making Champions League semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes.

The reigning European champions and the Bundesliga`s top dogs served up an instant classic in the French capital, where two world-class attacks traded blow for blow and a new record was set for goals in a Champions League semi-final.

By the 58th minute, PSG - who fell behind to Harry Kane`s penalty - were leading 5-2. Ten minutes later, Bayern had dragged themselves to within a goal to keep the tie firmly in the balance ahead of the second leg in Munich next week.

A frantic start set the tone for an epic battle, the end-to-end nature on show from the off as Alphonso Davies made a vital clearance for Bayern, who race forward and won a penalty when Luis Diaz was felled by Willian Pacho.

Kane sent Matvey Safonov the wrong way to match Robert Lewandowski`s club record of netting in five straight Champions League knockout games.

The England captain then slipped in Michael Olise for a fantastic chance, but Safonov came up with a huge save, and PSG made their reprieve count in the 24th minute.

After Ousmane Dembele sliced wide when one-on-one with Manuel Neuer, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cut in from the left and brilliantly picked out the bottom-right corner.

Olise saw a cutback saved onto the post at the other end before Desire Doue had an effort deflected wide, and from the resulting corner, Joao Neves headed PSG into the lead.

Parity was restored in the 41st minute, Olise whipping home at the end of a jinking run, but PSG had the lead back with the final kick of the first half as Dembele slammed in from the penalty spot after Davies was harshly adjudged to have handled following a VAR check.

Konrad Laimer skewed wide as the pulsating pace continued after the break, and PSG made Bayern pay with two goals in as many minutes. Kvaratskhelia drilled in his second from Achraf Hakimi`s low centre, before Dembele doubled up with a sublime finish off the left-hand post.

Bayern, though, were not down and out. Dayot Upamecano nodded in from Joshua Kimmich`s teasing free-kick, and Kane then picked out Diaz, whose excellent control and finish was initially ruled out for offside, but then awarded by VAR.

Senny Mayulu crashed a shot against the bar late on, with Kimmich seeing a header cleared off the line as the drama continued until the last moment.

Data Debrief: The best in the business

Barcelona and Inter delivered one of the all-time great Champions League ties in last season`s semi-finals, but this game outshone it.

It marked the first time Bayern have conceded five goals in a European match since 1994-95, when they lost a Champions League semi-final second leg 5-2 to Ajax.

PSG, meanwhile, have netted at least five goals in four different Champions League games this season, joining Liverpool (2017-18) with the joint-most in a single campaign.

The previous record for goals in a single Champions League semi-final game was seven. Remarkably, there were only 22 shots, meaning 40.1% of the attempts resulted in a goal. This was the first time in a European semi-final (any competition) that both teams scored 4+ goals.

PSG created chances worth 1.91 expected goals, which was edged out by Bayern`s 2.51 xG. Yet more evidence of the quality calibre of finishing on show.

Bayern`s front three of Kane, Olise and Diaz have now scored 100 goals between them this term, while that trio have now all contributed 10+ goal involvements in the Champions League in 2025-26.

Marquinhos: It was a Crazy Match, and We Feel Frustrated

Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos spoke to the press following their 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final, held at Parc des Princes.

Marquinhos

The Brazilian defender said in his interview: "Every football fan loves a match like this. It was a crazy game between two teams that play in a similar style, characterized by aggression and intensity. We are very happy that we managed to secure the win."

He added, "We are frustrated by the goals we conceded, but we still have a one-goal advantage. We must enter the match with the right mindset. We are very pleased with the quality of the goals we scored."

He concluded about the return match: "I believe next week`s match will be crazy as well, with both teams wanting to score. We must go there with the same mentality and character to deliver the same great performance. We need a big effort to win. We also need to rest because this match was exhausting."

Harry Kane

Kane: Whoever exploits this will qualify, and everyone saw two high-level teams

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane appeared in a press statement following the 5-4 loss against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final, held at Parc des Princes.

The player said: "You saw two teams with high-level offense and quick transitions. Overall, considering their goals, the penalty was harsh, but we could have decided the match earlier."

He added, "We fought fiercely and returned to the competition. I believe the defense was amazing despite conceding nine goals. Sometimes the attackers prevail, but the defense line was outstanding today."

He emphasized, "We always feel there are aspects that need improvement. We go to Allianz Stadium with nothing to lose; we are at our best when we are excited and physically prepared."

He concluded about the return match: "Whoever takes advantage of the opportunities better next week will qualify, and with the support of the fans, we hope that will drive us to victory."

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Kvaratskhelia Achieves a Remarkable Record with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia led his team, Paris Saint-Germain, to an exciting 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

The Georgian star scored two goals during the match, reaching 10 goals in a single edition of the tournament, becoming the second player in the club`s history to achieve this number after Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Kvaratskhelia also increased his tally to 10 goals in the knockout stages, ranking second in the club`s history behind Kylian Mbappe.

Paris achieved a historic milestone as the first French team to score 5 goals in a Champions League semi-final, putting them in a strong position for the final before the second leg.