Champions League – Kvalatschlia scores 2 goals as Paris Saint-Germain defeats Bayern Munich 5-4.

In the first leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League semi-final, Paris Saint-Germain, playing at home at the Parc des Princes, defeated German giants Bayern Munich 5-4 thanks to goals from Kvalatschlia, João Neves, and Dembélé.

Six minutes into the match, Olise crossed from the right wing into the penalty area, where Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov made a diving save to deny Bayern Munich's shot. In the 14th minute, Diaz was brought down by Marquinhos while passing the ball, and the referee showed Marquinhos a yellow card.

In the 16th minute, Diaz was brought down by Willian Pacho when receiving a cross from Olise in the penalty area, resulting in a penalty for Bayern Munich. Kane then converted the penalty, giving Bayern Munich a 1-0 lead. In the 2nd minute, Kane passed the ball diagonally into the penalty area, where Olise's curling shot was cleared by a defender.

In the 23rd minute, Paris Saint-Germain attempted a counter-attack. Dembele received a through pass from Zaire Emery and entered the penalty area, firing a low shot, but the ball went wide. In the 24th minute, Due played a long pass, and Kvalatschlia received the ball, entered the penalty area, dribbled past the defense, and curled a shot into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for Paris Saint-Germain.

In the 33rd minute, Dembele took a corner kick, and João Neves rose to head the ball into the net, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 lead over Bayern Munich. In the 41st minute, Pavlovic passed the ball to Olise, who broke into the penalty area and slotted it home, leveling the score at 2-2 for Bayern Munich.

In first-half stoppage time, Dembele's pass struck Alphonso Davies' hand, and after VAR intervention, the referee awarded Paris Saint-Germain a penalty. Dembele then converted the penalty, putting Paris Saint-Germain back in the lead at 3-2.

At the start of the second half, Bayern Munich substituted Laimer for Alphonso Davies. In the 54th minute, Laimer received a pass back from Diaz and fired a shot, but it went wide.

In the 56th minute, Paris Saint-Germain created an attacking opportunity with a long pass. Achraf Hakimi received the ball and passed it back from the penalty area. Kvalatschlia seized the opportunity when he was unmarked and scored with a low shot, helping Paris Saint-Germain maintain their 4-2 lead over Bayern Munich.

In the 58th minute, Due delivered a diagonal pass, and Dembele received the ball before firing a low shot into the net, extending Paris Saint-Germain's lead to 5-2. In the 65th minute, Kimmich took a free kick, and Upamecano headed the ball into the net, making the score 3-5 for Bayern Munich.

In the 68th minute, Kane delivered a long pass, and Diaz controlled the ball while facing the defense, slotting it into the net to bring Bayern Munich back to 4-5. In the 75th minute, Olise took a free kick, and Kane's header was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov.

In the 87th minute, Seni Mayulu received a pass from Vitinha and unleashed a shot, but the ball struck the post. In stoppage time of the second half, Pavlovic passed to Kane, who followed up with a long-range shot, but it was saved by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov.

Paris Saint-Germain ultimately defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 at home.

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