Holders Paris Saint-Germain edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in a record-breaking Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday. The match pitted the most attacking teams of the season against each other and quickly lived up to its billing with relentless pace and end-to-end action.
Record-Breaking Encounter
The 9-goal thriller set a new record for the highest-scoring Champions League semi-final first leg, surpassing the previous mark. Both sides attacked with abandon, leaving defenses exposed throughout the 90 minutes.
Key Moments
PSG took an early lead through Kylian Mbappe, but Bayern responded with two quick goals. The lead changed hands multiple times before PSG finally secured a narrow advantage heading into the second leg.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany served a suspension from the stands, with assistant Aaron Danks directing the team from the dugout. Despite the absence, Bayern showed no lack of tactical discipline in the attacking third.
What's Next
The second leg in Munich promises to be equally thrilling, with Bayern needing to overturn a one-goal deficit. PSG will aim to hold firm and reach another final.
