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PSG 5-4 Bayern, highest-scoring Champions League semi-final

sportsApr 29, 202665119

Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, producing a nine-goal game that is the highest-scoring semi-final match in the competition's history. Luis Enrique said "We deserved to win" after PSG's extreme pressing, relentless dribbling and deep runs created multiple chances. Bayern matched PSG with end-to-end attacking and four goals of their own, keeping the tie wide open heading into the second leg. The result forces both teams to weigh attack versus caution in the return leg and highlights an evolving emphasis on aggressive, high-tempo tactics among Europe's elite clubs.

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