Moreno credits Bayern for keeping PSG tie alive in Paris (1:18)

Ale Moreno was impressed to see Bayern Munich keep the tie against PSG alive after falling 5-2 down in Paris. (1:18)

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Apr 28, 2026, 04:59 PM ET

The expectations were high for Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich 's Champions League semifinal showdown, and two of the world's best sides delivered a historic performance on Tuesday in the first leg at the Parc des Princes.

PSG came out on top 5-4 in the highest-scoring UCL semifinal on record -- and second-highest-scoring knockout game ever -- but Bayern will like their chances in the second leg at home after going almost blow for blow with the defending champions in an instant European classic.

A wide-open start to the game had already set a Champions League semifinal record for most goals in a first half with five, as Harry Kane and Michael Olise scored for the visitors, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia , João Neves and Ousmane Dembélé netted to give PSG a 3-2 lead at the…