PSG edge Bayern in bonkers first leg with nine goals

PSG edge Bayern in bonkers first leg with nine goals

Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich played out a remarkable 5-4 thriller in the Champions League semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes, with the holders edging a chaotic, end-to-end contest.

The night began at a frantic pace, and it was Bayern who struck first when Harry Kane calmly converted from the penalty spot after Luis Diaz was brought down in the box.

The reigning champions responded almost immediately, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cutting inside from the left and bending a superb finish into the far corner to level the scores.

Momentum swung again before the break as João Neves arrived at the back post to glance PSG into the lead, but Michael Olise produced a moment of brilliance to weave through defenders and fire Bayern back on level terms.

Drama followed in stoppage time when PSG were awarded a controversial penalty after Alphonso Davies was judged to have handled in the box following a VAR review. kept his composure to convert and send the hosts into half-time ahead.