Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich LIVE
- PSG defeat Bayern Munich in first leg of Champions League semi-final
- First leg sees nine goals scored as PSG take lead into second leg after 5-4 win
- Kvaratskhelia and Dembele doubles put PSG 5-2 up before Upamecano and Luis Diaz replied
- Wayne Rooney criticises defending in ‘crazy’ and ‘chaotic’ European clash
- Harry Kane believes Bayern ‘could have killed the game off’ despite defeat
Comment: The PSG and Bayern Munich provide a lesson for the Premier League
08:01 , Miguel DelaneyHaving put out a team to do that, Luis Enrique perhaps put it best.
“You have to congratulate the opponents, the players,” the Paris Saint-Germain coach said after his side’s raucous 5-4 win over Bayern Munich. “I’ve never seen a game with that rhythm before.”
You could say this first leg was unique, given how it set a record for a Champions League semi-final, but there’s somehow more to come. There was even the promise of more to come, as befitting the attacking attitudes that drove this entire spectacle.
“Now we’ll go to Munich to try to win and qualify,” Ousmane Dembele said. “We’re going to attack and Bayern are going to attack.”
Vincent Kompany agreed. “We could have scored more, and that has to give us belief.”
Read the full piece and reaction from Miguel Delaney below:
Is Harry Kane one of the best English players of all time?
08:59 , Jack Rathborn"I think he's getting close to being one of the best players in the world, he's more than a striker,” Jamie Carragher tells CBS Sports.
“He's getting close to the end of his career. When he gets there, where will he be among the greatest English players of all time?
“He probably needs a couple of big trophies to go with the absolute greats, he's not far away, he's one of the best players our country has ever produced."
Germany delays its World Cup squad reveal by 9 days to give injured players more time
08:44 , Jack RathbornGermany has postponed its World Cup squad announcement by nine days to take account of the last day of the Bundesliga and give more time for injured players to show their fitness.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann was due to name his squad in Frankfurt on May 12, but it was pushed back on Tuesday to May 21.
Gathering the squad has also been delayed for two days to May 27.
The last round of the Bundesliga is on May 16, while the German Cup final between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart – likely to feature many Germany call-ups – is on May 23.
World Cup preparations were due to start in the Bavarian resort of Herzogenaurach on May 25, but Nagelsmann likely wants to give his Bayern and Stuttgart players a longer rest beforehand.
If Bayern makes it to the Champions League final on May 30, then any Germany players from the team will join their international colleagues only afterward. Germany is to play World Cup warmups against Finland in Mainz on May 31, then the United States in Chicago on June 6.
Four-time champion Germany faces Ivory Coast, Ecuador and newcomer Curacao in Group E at the World Cup. Bayern forward Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of the tournament, while young Bayern teammate Lennart Karl faces a race to be fit.
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Harry Kane emphasises Bayern's biggest takeaway
07:45 , Jack Rathborn“It’s hard to be happy after a loss,” Kane says. “But when you’re 5-2 down in a semi-final, away from home, you show the character, crazy game.
“A lot to digest and improve on, but just belief, we scored four goals, they have to come to the Allianz and we need to make that our fortress.”
How the Champions League provides the opportunity to stop Arsenal’s season from unravelling
07:24 , Jack RathbornTo see the Arsenal squad at training this week, you wouldn’t necessarily think they were about to play for just a second Champions League final in their history. So many people at the club say they’ve just been more relaxed, and that’s actually been the case for every European game this season.
It has been a quirk of this otherwise arduously laboured campaign. There’s been so much focus on the Premier League and everything that great quest represents, that the greatest trophy in club football has almost been… overlooked.
And yet here they are, the squad newly abuzz.
“That’s the way we are all feeling,” Mikel Arteta said, “and that’s the energy that I feel amongst the team and the club. This is the stage that we want to be, that we have earned.”
How the Champions League can stop Arsenal’s season from unravelling
Harry Kane believes Bayern ‘could have killed the game off’ despite Champions League defeat to PSG
07:00 , Chris WilsonHarry Kane says that Bayern Munich could have “killed the game off” despite losing 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League semi-final tie.
Kane scored the first of nine goals when he converted an early penalty for Bayern but the reigning champions responded through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves to take the lead. Michael Olise equalised but a controversial penalty was awarded to PSG for handball and Ousmane Dembele sent the hosts into the half-time break 3-2 ahead.
PSG increased that deficit to 5-2 but goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz ensured that Bayern only trail by one ahead of the second leg in Germany next week.
Harry Kane believes Bayern ‘could have killed the game off’ despite defeat to PSG
Wayne Rooney criticises defending in ‘crazy’ and ‘chaotic’ European clash between PSG and Bayern Munich
06:00 , Chris WilsonFormer Champions League winners Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf have criticised the defending during PSG’s enthralling 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final first leg, arguing that neither side will be happy despite taking part in a European game for the ages.
The holders edged out the German champions after a superb contest in Paris, with PSG taking a slender one-goal lead into next week’s second leg at the Allianz Arena.
But it could have been even better for the Parisians, who were 5-2 up in the 58th minute before conceding twice in three minutes to give allow Bayern back into the tie.
And despite plenty of attacking quality being on show at the Parc des Princes as a record-equalling nine goals were scored in a European Cup semi-final tie, Rooney and Seedorf opted to focus on the defending, with the former saying that “there have got to be questions asked” of both sides.
Rooney criticises defending in ‘crazy’ and ‘chaotic’ clash between PSG and Bayern
The contrast at the heart of the Champions League semi-finals – and what it says about football’s future
05:00 , Chris WilsonAt this stage of the season, when the Champions League really reaches that gloriously charged air, even staff meetings can have an edge about getting it right.
While some coaches at both Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are naturally concerned with working out structures to stop opposition attackers, for example, others are more keen to shift the emphasis. Make them stop us.
In other words, to go for it. To let Jamal Musiala rampage at PSG and pin them back, as Kvicha Kvaratshkelia tries to do the same to Manuel Neuer’s defence. The potential effects could be electric football, and a tie to match any of those from recent Champions League history and the 2015-19 “era of comebacks”. They would also be a natural follow-on from the free-flowing play we saw between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the quarter-final, perhaps suggesting new trends for the competition.
The contrast at the heart of the Champions League semi-finals
Arsenal in three-way fight for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Diego Simeone claims
04:00 , Chris WilsonArsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, head coach Diego Simeone has claimed on the eve of their Champions League semi-final.
Alvarez, 26, has scored 20 times across 52 appearances for Atleti this season and is due to line up against the Gunners in the opening leg of their last-four clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday.
Alvarez has been linked with a move to north London and when asked about Arsenal’s possible interest in the former Manchester City striker, Simeone replied: “I am not in Julian Alvarez’s head.
Arsenal in three-way fight for Julian Alvarez, Diego Simeone claims
Bukayo Saka in squad to face Atletico Madrid but Mikel Arteta confirms key absence
03:00 , Chris WilsonMikel Arteta confirmed that Kai Havertz will miss Wednesday’s crucial Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid but Arsenal will be boosted by Bukayo Saka being in the squad.
It is a critical time for the Gunners as they seek to win both the Premier League and the Champions League and Arteta must juggle injuries with a tight schedule to get the best out of his group of players.
Arsenal were dealt a double injury blow at the weekend during their 1-0 victory over Newcastle as both Havertz and Eberechi Eze were forced off the pitch either side of half-time.
Bukayo Saka in squad to face Atletico Madrid but Mikel Arteta confirms key absence
Champions League dates
01:00 , Chris WilsonWith the first of the semi-finals now out of the way, here’s a brief look at the remaining fixtures and dates for the 2025/26 Champions League:
Wednesday, 29 April
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal - 8pm BST
Tuesday 5 May
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid - 8pm BST
Wednesday, 6 May
Bayern Munich vs PSG - 8pm BST
Saturday, 30 May
Champions League final - Budapest, 8pm BST (9pm CEST)
Next up
Wednesday 29 April 2026 00:00 , Chris WilsonThe second leg of this tie comes in just over a week as the two sides meet again at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, 6 May.
Kick-off will be at 8pm BST in that one, and we’ll have all the action in a dedicated live blog once more!
Wayne Rooney criticises defending in ‘crazy’ and ‘chaotic’ European clash between PSG and Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:50 , Chris WilsonFormer Champions League winners Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf have criticised the defending during PSG’s enthralling 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final first leg, arguing that neither side will be happy despite taking part in a European game for the ages.
The holders edged out the German champions after a superb contest in Paris, with PSG taking a slender one-goal lead into next week’s second leg at the Allianz Arena.
But it could have been even better for the Parisians, who were 5-2 up in the 58th minute before conceding twice in three minutes to give allow Bayern back into the tie.
And despite plenty of attacking quality being on show at the Parc des Princes as a record-equalling nine goals were scored in a European Cup semi-final tie, Rooney and Seedorf opted to focus on the defending, with the former saying that “there have got to be questions asked” of both sides.
Rooney criticises defending in ‘crazy’ and ‘chaotic’ clash between PSG and Bayern
PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:45 , Chris WilsonHere’s how the game panned out then...
⚽ Paris 0-1 Bayern München (Kane, 17')
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 28, 2026
⚽ Paris 1-1 Bayern München (Kvaratskhelia, 24')
⚽ Paris 2-1 Bayern München (João Neves, 33')
⚽ Paris 2-2 Bayern München (Olise, 41')
⚽ Paris 3-2 Bayern München (Dembélé, 45'+5)
⚽ Paris 4-2 Bayern München (Kvaratskhelia, 56')
⚽…
More from Enrique
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:35 , Chris Wilson"I think I achieved that [staying calm] for the first two or three goals, but after the fourth and fifth...It was a mistake because I knew they could score again, but I have to say it was an amazing game,” said Enrique after the game.
“I have been managing for more than fifteen years, and I have to say it was the most exciting thing that I have to say.
“We played three times against Kompany with Bayern Munich, and we knew that with the rhythm, they would be very difficult to manage. I think at the beginning of the match, they started better than us, but in the second half, we were better than them. Both teams were trying to develop their play, which was exciting. It was nice to watch.
“You can watch today, Micheal Olise, Harry Kane, Joshua Kimmich, Pavlovic, everybody, and if you look at our team, Barcola, Joao, Vitinha, Dembele and Kara, it was amazing.
"It is important to show that that is the way to try to play football. Okay, we are not happy as a coach when you concede four goals, but today I’m happy because we won. Bayern Munich only lost one season 3 match, and the next match against them is going to be too tough, like this one, and we are going to try to win that match,” he added.
Kvaratskhelia 'best in the world'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:25 , Chris Wilson“Kvaratskhelia is the best player in the world and he's only going to get better,” says Seedorf.
“I don't know if he will stay on the left side because he just knows what to do in every situation.
“He carries the team in certain moments so I like his intelligence. He's the extra man in midfield and also goes to make a difference up front. He's unbelievable,” he added.
Harry Kane believes Bayern ‘could have killed the game off’ despite Champions League defeat to PSG
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:20 , Chris WilsonHarry Kane says that Bayern Munich could have “killed the game off” despite losing 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League semi-final tie.
Kane scored the first of nine goals when he converted an early penalty for Bayern but the reigning champions responded through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves to take the lead. Michael Olise equalised but a controversial penalty was awarded to PSG for handball and Ousmane Dembele sent the hosts into the half-time break 3-2 ahead.
PSG increased that deficit to 5-2 but goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz ensured that Bayern only trail by one ahead of the second leg in Germany next week.
Harry Kane believes Bayern ‘could have killed the game off’ despite defeat to PSG
'I can’t believe that today'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:15 , Chris Wilson“Defending isn’t just about sitting back. I can’t believe a word of what he’s saying about him being happy how they defended. I can’t believe that today,” says Clarence Seedorf on Amazon after hearing Kompany speak.
“When you come up against top attackers you have to adapt. We were seeing it 15 years ago. You don’t see defenders organising, communicating. I don’t think you’re getting that communication,” adds Wayne Rooney as he agrees.
The pundits are engaged in a pretty in-depth debate over modern-day defending but it is eventually cut short by Gabby Logan as the show is forced to come to an end!
Certainly an interesting perspective from ex-players looking at a 5-4 thriller, though Daniel Sturridge seemed to enjoy the game!
Kompany: 'We suffered but we were dangerous'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:10 , Chris Wilson"It was different for me to watch, but I would have preferred to be on the pitch, going with the emotion of the game and trying to help. The staff did fantastic to prepare the team,” said Bayern boss Vincent Kompany on Amazon Prime.
"We suffered but we were dangerous. Five goals away from home in the Champions League normally means you're out but the chances we had, made us believe.
"If you've got nothing at the game at 5-2 then it's hard to make a case to turn it around but being as dangerous as we were then I feel like it's about getting your head back in the game and take our chances.
"I've seen a lot of good defending today but the game is such fine margins, you either go full into the battles, or retreat fully. The in between doesn't work against that level of players.
"We're at home with 75,000 people in the stadium, I want more. We want that weight to be there and then the Allianz Arena is a place where anything can happen,” he added.
Stanisic: 'Incredibly proud of us'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:05 , Chris Wilson“There are these little moments in the game where it goes your way, and then you can create a different game, but it can also go their way, and they can come back. It’s a tough game, such a rollercoaster, but fair play to PSG as well,” said Bayern defender Josip Stanisic in his post-match interview.
"Today, offensively, they were great in some moments. When they had the chance, they took it, which is what world-class players do. For a neutral fan, it was a great game, obviously not so for us, but the way we came back after 5-2 wasn’t easy, so incredibly proud of us. It wasn’t our best game, but still, we go home knowing anything is possible,” he added.
Enrique: 'The best match I have ever managed'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:00 , Chris WilsonSome comments and reaction from PSG boss Luis Enrique now:
“It was amazing. I think it was the best match I have ever managed as a coach. It had amazing rhythm, trying to play offensive football, trying to show their quality. I think everybody had fun watching the match. I’m happy because we won,” said the Spaniard.
“I’ve never seen a game with that rhythm before. You have to congratulate the opponents, the players. When you hold a 5-2 lead like that, the opponents take so many risks – they’re a top-level side. It was difficult, and the second leg will be too. You have to enjoy it, and you have to recognise this is just the third game they’ve lost all season,” he added.
Praise for Kvaratskhelia
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:55 , Chris WilsonThe pundits are full of praise for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. This is what Seedorf has to say on Amazon Prime:
“I don't know if Kvaratskhelia is going to be staying on the left-hand side. I think there is free space for him in the middle, a bit like what Dembele is doing. He knows what to do in every situation he comes in.
“I like his character, he can carry the team in difficult moments and he will run back. He reminds me of you [Rooney]; in bad moments of the match, that extra man in midfield, he would create it,” he added.
'Bayern showed character'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:52 , Chris Wilson“The one thing Bayern Munich showed was character. I said during the game at 5-2 if they could get one back that would be a result. So to get it back to 5-4 just showed great character and great spirit,” said Rooney as he reserved a little praise for the Bavarians.
'There’s got to be questions asked'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:49 , Chris Wilson“I just don’t see how, if you’re a player or a coach, no matter if you’ve won the game, how you can go into that dressing room after conceding four or five goals and be happy,” explains Rooney.
“There’s got to be questions asked, the defenders asking questions of the forwards, why they’re not helping them defend.
“Some of the goals we’ve seen, at this level, we’ve seen some immature defending.
“I used to pride myself on defending so I think I’d have been upset that we conceded that many goals.
“I had some of my toughest games against Vincent Kompany. He was horrible to play against. When you watch that defending there was no communication. You need defenders talking, making it difficult for opposition to score. Look at the spaces! It’s the UCL semis, you’re losing 4-2! Get back!” he added.
Paris Saint-Germain clinch victory in nine-goal thriller to earn Champions League advantage over Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:45 , Chris WilsonParis St Germain and Bayern Munich produced an epic Champions League semi-final as the French holders claimed a 5-4 first-leg victory at Parc des Princes.
In what was the highest-scoring semi-final game in the competition’s history, PSG recovered from an early Harry Kane penalty – the England captain’s 54th goal of the season – to lead 5-2 after 58 minutes.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele both scored twice and Joao Neves added a thumping header.
Michael Olise had rifled home a superb equaliser to make it 2-2, but the tie was slipping away from Bayern until Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz underlined their resolve.
PSG clinch win in nine-goal thriller to earn Champions League advantage over Bayern
Advantage Bayern?
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:43 , Chris Wilson“I think Bayern Munich are in the driving seat because they are going to their home stadium where it is a really tough atmosphere,” says Wayne Rooney.
“They are probably a bit more balanced as well. But they have to defend better,” he added.
Marquinhos: 'Every football fan loves a game like that'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:40 , Chris WilsonPSG captain Marquinhos has been speaking to Amazon Prime, and here’s what he had to say:
“Every football fan loves a game like that. It was very enjoyable, very crazy. It’s two teams who play in the same way, we had to come from behind, and we’re happy we were able to come away with the win,
“We’re frustrated because we felt we could have more of an advantage, but we need to go into the second leg with the right mentality and continue working and look for the win.
“I think the game will be crazy again, two teams who want to win and score, so we need to go there with the same mentality and do an amazing job there. Everyone sees how difficult these games are, and we need rest a little bit, and then prepare for the next game as it’s a key game,” he added.
Seedorf agrees with Rooney
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:36 , Chris Wilson“Ask the goalkeepers if they were happy with the scoreline. We've seen teams like Arsenal getting so many clean sheets and making a difference,” after Clarence Seedorf at full-time.
“If there is a team that could bring it home, it could be them.
“Looking at the characteristics of the team, Arsenal are capable of doing it. Arsenal has more difficulty scoring than these two teams, but they just need one!” he added.
Rooney critical of defending
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:33 , Chris Wilson“Both teams have got so much quality at the top end of the pitch that they probably forgot to defend a little bit,” said Wayne Rooney on Amazon Prime at full-time.
“It was crazy, it was chaotic and we saw some great goals.
“I love Harry Kane but there is no way he can be praising his defenders [in his post-match interview]. The defending from both teams was really bad from both teams, I think he is being modest there,” he added.
WATCH: Dembele & Kvaratskhelia add key goals
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:30 , Chris WilsonHere are highlights of PSG’s fourth and fifth goals from Kvaratskhelia & Dembele.
Here’s that fourth from the Georgian...
Kvaratskhelia DOUBLES his tally for the evening to make it 4-2 PSG! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JiCIMNSf46
— Prime Video Sport UK (@primevideosport) April 28, 2026
And a superb fifth from the Ballon d’Or holder too...
Dembele added a FIFTH for PSG vs Bayern 🤯💥 pic.twitter.com/sDcfwH7BN4
— Prime Video Sport UK (@primevideosport) April 28, 2026
Dembele: 'We're happy with the result'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:25 , Chris Wilson“It was two teams that seek to attack that don't question themselves. It's the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. We know Bayern are a top team, and us too. We're happy with the result, despite being up 5-2,” said Ousmane Dembele to French channel Canal+ after full-time.
“We stopped playing a little by the end. Bayern are a top team. It was an incredible game, and now we'll go to Munich, hoping to get the win in order to qualify for the final.
“We're two sides that want to attack. We won't change our philosophy. We want to attack and so do they, so I think a great game is in the offing,” added the Frenchman.
Kane: 'You saw two high level teams'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:20 , Chris WilsonHarry Kane is speaking on Amazon Prime and this is what he has to say:
“I think you saw two high level teams, especially in attacking play, the speed and intensity in the 1-v-1s. Two of the top teams going toe-to-toe.
“Overall, the penalty is a bit harsh, but we had moments we could have killed the game. We have pride we came back from 5-2 down, and we’re back in the tie.
“Even though there were nine goals I thought there was some amazing defending, sometimes attackers will come out on top and show their qualities,” he explained.
“Whenever you come off any game there are areas to improve on. We had chances where we could have been more clinical. We go to thre Allianz with nithung to lose and we’ve got to bring intensity.
“It’ll be who takes their moments next week. There were a lot of moments today and there’ll be more next week,” he added.
'One of the greatest games I've ever been to'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:17 , Chris Wilson“It's one of the greatest games I've ever been to. Two teams that believe in their own ability to outscore their opponent,” said Alan Shearer on comms at full-time.
“It's advantage PSG, just. It'll be more of the same next week with the attitudes of each team. It's been an absolute pleasure to be here,” he added.
WATCH: Diaz gives Bayern lifeline
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:14 , Chris WilsonHere are the highlights then as Luis Diaz gave Bayern a late lifeline...
IT'S FIVE-FOUR! 🤯
— Prime Video Sport UK (@primevideosport) April 28, 2026
After a VAR check, Diaz's strike stands! ✅ pic.twitter.com/tuU2wBvo7O
Dembele given man of the match
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:11 , Chris WilsonPSG’s Ousmane Dembele was awarded the man of the match award, but he didn’t look happy when collecting it.
Come to think of it, none of the players looked too happy with that result, and now Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf are questioning both sets of defenders after nine goals were let in...
Match stats
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:09 , Chris WilsonThis game was the highest-scoring semi-final in Champions League history, and the joint-most goals in a semi-final in the European Cup era (with Rangers 3-6 Eintracht Frankfurt in 1959/60).
Bayern’s trio of Luis Diaz, Harry Kane and Michael Olise now have 100 goals between them for Bayern in all competitions.
FULL-TIME! Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:06 , Chris WilsonIt’s hard to put into words just how good that game was, with an exceptional level of quality on show from both sides.
The likes of Kane, Olise, Dembele and Kvaratskhelia put on a show with all four scoring in an enthralling first-leg encounter in Paris.
Bayern did well to not slump out of the tie when they found themselves 5-2 down, and instead they may well fancy themselves to go through next week with the deficit sitting at just one goal.
Wayne Rooney calls it “crazy, chaotic, entertaining” - we’ll have all the reaction from a European classic on the way.
FULL-TIME! Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:03 , Chris WilsonAdvantage PSG after a Champions League classic then...
FULL-TIME! Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:00 , Chris WilsonThe referee brings the game to an end and we’ve been treated to an absolute classic at the Parc des Princes!
Nine goals in the first leg of a semi-final and we can only pray that’s it’s even half as entertaining in the second leg next week.
Holders PSG take a slender one-goal lead to the Allianz after what could well be the game of the season.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:58 , Chris Wilson90 +4 mins
CLOSE!
The ball breaks for Kane out wide but he lets it run for a corner.
Olise delivers the ball and it’s punched away towards Kimmich. He tries to loop the header in and it’s off the line from Pacho!
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:56 , Chris Wilson90 +3 mins
Hakimi has stayed on the pitch but he might as well come off. He can’t even run as he’s hobbling around near a striker’s position.
Nicolas Jackson has come on for Pavlociv late on.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:55 , Chris Wilson90 +2 mins
Safonov is now down after colliding with Laimer as the latter tried to squeeze a cross past the ‘keeper.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:55 , Chris Wilson90 +1 mins
Into the first of four minutes of added time as Stanisic clips a cross straight to Safonov.
Bayern win it back soon enough and are back on the attack...
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:54 , Chris Wilson90 mins
Bayern will look to press home this advantage as Hakimi is off the pitch. PSG have used all their subs so they’re down to 10 men now.
Kane lines up a shot from outside the box but it’s blocked and rolls harmlessly to Safonov.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:51 , Chris Wilson88 mins
A real worry for Hakimi now as he is down clutching his hamstring.
He was pressuring Laimer high up and just pulled up before going to ground.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:50 , Chris Wilson87 mins
OFF THE BAR! Not an easy chance for Mayulu but he did well!
He’s sent through on the left and opts against the cross, instead firing a powerful effort that cannons back off the woodwork!
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:47 , Chris Wilson85 mins
Is there time for a final chance for either side? Another goal for either team could really turn this tie, though the pace of the game has understandably slowed down a fair bit.
You get the sense PSG would take the one-goal win at this point.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:46 , Chris Wilson83 mins
Olise tries the inventive ball over the top but Goretzka wasn’t on the same wavelength. It was a clever idea though.
Changes for PSG now as Nunes and Kvaratskhelia come off for Senny Mayulu and Lucas Hernandez.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:44 , Chris Wilson81 mins
A brief break in play now as Mendes is down and receiving treatment, but he’s okay to carry on.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:42 , Chris Wilson79 mins
Nothing comes from the free-kick but Bayern are on top now as they force Safonov into two decent clearances.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:41 , Chris Wilson77 mins
Bayern win another free-kick, this one out to the right but in a dangerous crossing position.
Before it’s taken, Musiala makes way for Leon Goretzka.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:38 , Chris Wilson74 mins
The set-piece makes it all the way to the back post and it comes off Hakimi and goes out of play.
Another corner reaches the back post but Safonov palms it away it after Tah did well to keep it in play.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:36 , Chris Wilson73 mins
The visitors are in the ascendancy at the moment as they look for a potentially vital equaliser.
Diaz threads it wide to Olise and the Frenchman wins a corner off Ruiz.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:35 , Chris Wilson71 mins
That goal from Diaz is the 100th between himself, Olise and Kane. What a season for that trio!
Can any of them drag Bayern back level this evening?
GOAL! Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich (Diaz, 68')
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:33 , Chris Wilson68 mins
GOAL! Luis Diaz has given Bayern life!
Kane clips a through ball into the path of the Colombian and he brings it down superbly before selling Marquinhos with the dummy and rifling an effort past Safonov from close range!
It needs a VAR check as it’s ruled out initially but it’s given in the end!
Paris Saint-Germain 5-3 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:30 , Chris Wilson67 mins
It’s not over yet!
Musiala does brilliantly by the byline to escape a challenge and his cutback almost finds Kane before a shot is deflected away.
GOAL! Paris Saint-Germain 5-3 Bayern Munich (Upamecano, 65')
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:28 , Chris Wilson65 mins
GOAL! It is indeed a dangerous free-kick!
Kimmich delivers a teasing ball in and Upamecano gets the slightest of touches to it to divert a header away from Safonov and into the corner!
A lifeline for Bayern.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:27 , Chris Wilson64 mins
A sub for PSG now as Fabian Ruiz comes on for Zaire-Emery.
Bayern have a free-kick in a dangerous area, around 30 yards out.
Paris Saint-Germain 5-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:24 , Chris Wilson61 mins
Well then, what can Bayern conjure up in response to those goals? It’s in danger of getting away from them now.
The visitors have a foray into the PSG box but they can’t make a clear opening.
GOAL! Paris Saint-Germain 5-2 Bayern Munich (Dembele, 59')
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:22 , Chris Wilson59 mins
GOAL! Oh my word! PSG have a fifth!
It’ll be checked for offside but it’s another great finish. Doue leads the counter and it’s a 2-v-3 in favour of Bayern, but the Frenchman slides it across to Dembele and he does the rest, wrong-footing Neuer with a clever finish as he drags a low shot in at the near post!
GOAL! Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Bayern Munich (Kvaratskhelia, 56')
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:20 , Chris Wilson56 mins
GOAL! PSG have another one!
It’s another great finish from Kvaratskhelia as well.
The hosts work it wide on the right and Hakimi is sent free in the box. He drives clear and drives a cutback towards Dembele, but he produces another great dummy to allow the ball to roll to his Georgian teammate, who has the composure to roll it past Neuer for four!
Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:16 , Chris Wilson53 mins
The first opening of the half for Bayern as Diaz clips a clever diagonal ball across to an unmarked Stanisic.
All he has to do is square it across the six-yard box for Kane to tap in but he fluffs his lines!
Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:14 , Chris Wilson50 mins
Diaz skips past a challenge and is very close to getting the shot away but he’s closed down.
At the other end, Kvaratskhelia gets away down the right but he kicks Upamecano as he goes for the shot before going down, and VAR wave away the penalty shout.
Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:12 , Chris Wilson48 mins
PSG are knocking it around confidently at the beginning of the second half.
Upamecano does well to lead a counter but he’s too isolated and can’t find a teammate with his pass.
KICK-OFF! Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:07 , Chris WilsonWe’re back underway at the Parc des Princes!
Bayern have brought on Konrad Laimer at left-back in place of Alphonso Davies.
HALF-TIME! Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:05 , Chris WilsonIt’s been one of the best halves you’ll see all season, so hopefully there’s more of the same to come in Paris.
The hosts have a slender lead after a very fortunate penalty, but there’s been so much quality on show from both sides in attack.
Kane, Olise and the PSG front three have provided so much quality in the final third so far, and you feel like whoever wins this tie will be heavy favourites for the final after a display like this.
We’ll have all the action from the second half coming up.
HALF-TIME! Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:59 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME! Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:54 , Chris WilsonThe referee brings the first half to an end and it’s been absolutely breathtaking at the Parc des Princes.
PSG have the lead after an enthralling first half, though Bayern will prbably feel aggrieved to not be heading in level!
A controversial penalty decision may well end up being the main talking point too, as it was a ridiculous decision in the end.
All to play for in the second half in Paris!
GOAL! Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 Bayern Munich (Dembele, 45 +5')
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:51 , Chris Wilson45 +5 mins
GOAL! PSG take a lead at the break!
Dembele steps up and rifles an absolutely brilliant penalty past Neuer! He dived the right way but it had so much power, and was so well-placed into the corner, that the ‘keeper had no chance!
PENALTY TO PSG! Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:50 , Chris Wilson45 +4 mins
IT’S GIVEN! PSG have a penalty in the final kick of the half!
Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:49 , Chris Wilson45 +3 mins
This would be exceptionally harsh! It comes off Davies’ leg and then on up to his hand, though admittedly the hand was a little out.
Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:49 , Chris Wilson45 +2 mins
Davies has his hand out but it would be a harsh one as it’s close to his body when it stops the ball...
But the referee is heading to the monitor!
Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:48 , Chris Wilson45 mins
One last flurry from PSG as we enter just one minute of added time.
Zaire-Emery slips it through to Hakimi on the wing and the defender’s cross is put behind for a corner.
It’s eventually worked to Kvaratskhelia but his shot is too close to Safonov.
But hang on a second...we have a check for a penalty as Davies stops a cross with his hand...
Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:46 , Chris Wilson44 mins
What a finish from Olise. That is now 99 goals for the Bayern trio of Diaz, Kane and Olise this term.
It looks like it’ll be enough to take them into half-time level at the Parc des Princes.
GOAL! Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Bayern Munich (Olise, 41')
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:44 , Chris Wilson41 mins
GOAL! Olise has levelled it and what a finish this is!
The Frenchman picks the ball up just outside the ‘D’ and shimmies past a couple of challenges.
He’s managed to wrong-foot Safonov and he then rifles a brilliant effort past the PSG ‘keeper from just inside the area!
Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:41 , Chris Wilson39 mins
This game is so end-to-end at the moment that it’s impossible to predict who’ll score next.
Stanisic is now released down the right and he has the pace to evade the first challenge but his touch gets away from him in the box.
Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:39 , Chris Wilson37 mins
CLOSE! ANOTHER big chance for PSG.
This one comes from another slick counter, with the hosts moving the ball quickly before it’s slid into the path of Doue.
The Frenchman has escaped the defenders but the angle is tight, and he fizzes a low effort past the far post.
Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:38 , Chris Wilson35 mins
CHANCE! Another chance for Dembele as he loses his marker in the centre circle before being sent clear again!
He’s in a foot race with Upamecano and makes the wrong decision, trying to cut back before his compatriot blocks the shot.
GOAL! Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Bayern Munich (Neves, 33')
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:36 , Chris Wilson33 mins
GOAL! PSG have taken the lead!
It’s perhaps a surprise source too, as Neves escapes his marker at the near post to nod Dembele’s cross into the far corner!
Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:35 , Chris Wilson31 mins
Two moments of superb skill from Olise and Doue.
First, the Bayern man beats Mendes and Marquinhos down the right before seeing his cross in deflected onto a defender and off the post.
At the other end, Doue skips past a couple of challenges in the box and tries to fire into the near corner, but sees his shot deflected behind.
Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:32 , Chris Wilson29 mins
The hosts are in the ascendancy right now and they want a penalty as Dembele sees his shot blocked, but it was never a handball.
Moments later Mendes fires over from distance.
Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:30 , Chris Wilson27 mins
PSG have their tails up now, with Doue seeing a speculative effort blocked from outside the box.
Hakimi tries to flash a ball across to the near post but Dembele hadn’t made the run.
GOAL! Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Bayern Munich (Kvaratskhelia, 24')
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:27 , Chris Wilson24 mins
GOAL! Dembele will be relieved!
A superb goal from Kvaratskhelia to level it for PSG.
The Georgian picks up the ball on the right and drives into the box, putting in a quick step-over before cutting outside the defender and rifling a low effort across Neuer and into the side-netting at the far post!
A brilliant finish.
Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:25 , Chris Wilson23 mins
CHANCE! Oh my word what a chance this is for Dembele!
The Ballon d’Or holder is sent clean through but he has too much time to think about it! He opens his body up trying to find the far corner but just scuffs it wide of the far post!
Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:22 , Chris Wilson20 mins
CLOSE! What a chance this was for Olise!
It’s another beautifully worked move from Bayern, with a lovely combination near the edge of the area before Kane slides a diagonal through ball into the path of Olise.
The angle is a little against the Frenchman as he tries to slide it past Safonov, and the ‘keeper and his defenders do enough to take the power off the shot before it’s cleared from the goalmouth.
GOAL! Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Bayern Munich (Kane, 17')
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:20 , Chris Wilson17 mins
GOAL! Kane steps up and sweeps it confidently past Safonov! A slow run-up, a slight delay and he sends the ‘keeper the wrong way while putting it in the bottom corner.
PENALTY TO BAYERN! Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:18 , Chris Wilson16 mins
PENALTY TO BAYERN! The visitors counter and straight away win a penalty!
It comes to Olise and his first touch is a brilliant one into the path of Diaz. He takes a touch away from Pacho as he slides in and the defenders drags him down to concede a spot-kick!
Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:17 , Chris Wilson15 mins
The first real opening for PSG as Dembele dummies a pass brilliantly to allow Vitinha to spread it wide to Kvaratskhelia.
The Georgian delivers the cross towards Dembele but Davies there to head clear.
Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:15 , Chris Wilson12 mins
The first bit of ‘controversy’ there as Dembele drives into the box and is taken down by Pavlovic, but the referee waves away the calls for a penalty.
At the other end, Marquinhos goes in early and catches Diaz to prevent the counter, and PSG concede a corner from the free-kick.
The PSG captain is the first player in the book too.
Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:13 , Chris Wilson11 mins
Bayern win the first dangerous free-kick of the game, around 30-odd yards out in a central area, but they make nothing of it as Kimmich opts to pass wide and Olise can’t do anything with it.
Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:10 , Chris Wilson8 mins
Another huge roar as Kvaratskhelia skips past Olise, but Doue’s cross is eventually cleared.
The hosts try and fire in a quick through ball on the counter but there’s not enough on it.
Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:08 , Chris Wilson6 mins
Neither team has managed to fashion a clear-cut chance but the attacking intent is clearly there from both.
They’re both cancelling each other out at the moment, with neither looking to press too high this early on.
Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:05 , Chris Wilson4 mins
Roars of approval after a great challenge but Hakimi can’t make anything of it as PSG look to counter.
The hosts are looking to settle in possession at a raucous Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:03 , Chris Wilson2 mins
Deafening jeers whenever Bayern look to keep the ball early on! Neither side is managing to keep possession but Bayern have the first foray forward, though the cross from the right is headed away.
KICK-OFF! Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Bayern Munich
Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:01 , Chris WilsonWe’re underway in the French capital! This one promises to be one of the games of the season, but will these two sides deliver?
We’re about to find out.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich LIVE
Tuesday 28 April 2026 19:58 , Chris WilsonA superb atmosphere at the Parc des Princes this evening. Those home fans know how important a positive result is tonight.
The cheers and shouts are even drowning out the Champions League anthem in parts.
We’re moments from kick-off in Paris.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich LIVE
Tuesday 28 April 2026 19:55 , Chris WilsonBoth sides are in the tunnel at the Parc des Princes, so we’ll be underway soon here!
Kompany serving touchline ban
Tuesday 28 April 2026 19:51 , Chris WilsonA reminder that Bayern boss Vincent Kompany is serving a touchline ban this evening, so we won’t be hearing from the Bayern boss ahead of kick-off.
His assistant, Birmingham-born Aaron Danks, will be in the dugout for the Bavarians this evening.
The 42-year-old previously served as caretaker boss for Aston Villa in 2022.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich LIVE
Tuesday 28 April 2026 19:45 , Chris Wilson
Rooney on Kane
Tuesday 28 April 2026 19:41 , Chris WilsonFormer Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney is speaking on Amazon Prime about Kane, and he has this to say on the England captain:
“There's not a better player in football at the minute and I think he's changed his game, he can take the ball to feet and bring others into play, he's just a natural born goalscorer.
“To go to Bayern and have the impact he's had, is such a credit to him. He's a natural leader in there and takes the younger players with him.
“I think this is the year for him. Hopefully, off this season, he can then do well for England. If he'd left Tottenham earlier, he'd be a Ballon d'Or winner by now,” he added.
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