PSG 5-4 Bayern München: Nine-Goal Thriller at Parc des Princes

Paris Saint Germain defeated Bayern München 5-4 in a nine-goal Champions League match at Parc des Princes. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored twice, Ousmane Dembélé added a brace, and João Neves also found the net for PSG. Harry Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot for Bayern, with further goals from Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, and Luis Díaz.

Key Takeaways

• PSG won 5-4 against Bayern München in a nine-goal thriller.
• Kvaratskhelia scored twice and Dembélé also bagged a brace for PSG.
• Harry Kane scored a penalty for Bayern; Upamecano and Díaz also scored.
• PSG moved to 11th in the Champions League standings with 14 points.

First Half

Bayern München took the lead in the 17th minute when Harry Kane converted a penalty. Paris Saint Germain responded in the 24th minute as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored from a Désiré Doue assist. João Neves put PSG ahead in the 33rd minute, assisted by Ousmane Dembélé. Bayern equalised in the 41st minute through Michael Olise, assisted by Aleksandar Pavlovic. In first-half stoppage time, a VAR review confirmed a penalty for PSG, which Ousmane Dembélé converted to make it 3-2 at halftime.

Second Half

PSG extended their lead in the 56th minute when Kvaratskhelia scored his second, assisted by Achraf Hakimi. Two minutes later, Dembélé scored his second of the night from another Doue assist, making it 5-2. Bayern pulled one back in the 65th minute through Dayot Upamecano, assisted by Joshua Kimmich. Luis Díaz scored in the 68th minute, assisted by Harry Kane, and a VAR check confirmed the goal. No further goals were added, and PSG held on for a 5-4 victory.

Key Players

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored two goals for PSG, finding the net in the 24th and 56th minutes. Ousmane Dembélé also scored twice, including a penalty in first-half stoppage time and a goal in the 58th minute. For Bayern, Harry Kane scored a penalty and provided an assist for Luis Díaz's goal. Luis Díaz scored in the 68th minute, with his goal confirmed by VAR.

What This Means for the Table

With the win, Paris Saint Germain moved to 11th in the Champions League standings with 14 points from 8 matches (4 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses) and a goal difference of +10. Their recent form is DLDWL. Bayern München remain 2nd with 21 points (7 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss) and a goal difference of +14. Their form is WWWLW.

What Comes Next

Paris Saint Germain's next fixture is a Ligue 1 match against Lorient at Parc des Princes on 2 May 2026. Bayern München will host 1. FC Heidenheim in the Bundesliga at Allianz Arena on the same day.

FAQ

What was the final score of PSG vs Bayern?

Paris Saint Germain won 5-4 against Bayern München.

Who scored for PSG?

Kvaratskhelia (2), Dembélé (2), and Neves scored for PSG.

Who scored for Bayern?

Kane (penalty), Olise, Upamecano, and Díaz scored for Bayern.