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PSG and Bayern Munich produced one of the most extraordinary Champions League semifinals ever played, as the French champions' 5–4 victory in Paris against the side led by Harry Kane was a historic night of soccer. The match became the highest-scoring Champions League semifinal match of all time, featuring some incredible goals. Bayern scored first after William Pacho was penalized for bringing down Luis Diaz in the box. Harry Kane calmly scored the penalty, extending his remarkable scoring form and giving the visitors an early 1–0 lead. PSG responded almost immediately, however, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia producing a composed finish to level the match and change the momentum of the game.
The tie then turned in PSG's favor. Joao Neves rose brilliantly inside the area to meet a corner, powering a header beyond Manuel Neuer to make it 2–1. But Bayern refused to give up, and Michael Olise soon lit up the match with a solo play, dribbling through defenders before finishing well to restore the 2–2 in a breathless first half. Just before the break, Alphonso Davies was judged to have handled the ball in the box, and Ousmane Dembele made no mistake from the spot, sending PSG into halftime with a 3–2 advantage after a half full of drama.
The second half was even better. Kvaratskhelia immediately scored again, finding space inside the area and finishing decisively to extend the lead to 4–2. There was no time to breathe, and Dembele added his second goal of the night, finishing with perfect precision to push PSG into a commanding 5–2 lead, a result that seemed almost the end of the dreams for Kompany and his team. Bayern's response was immediate.
Dayot Upamecano made it 5–3, briefly reviving hope for the visitors. Then came one of the standout moments of the match: Luis Diaz produced a stunning first touch to control it before a brilliant strike that put the game in another direction for the visitors, especially with the second leg to be played at the Allianz Arena next week. It's 5-4 for PSG at the end of the match, but this tie is far from over.
Let's now rank all the goals scored in the semifinal.
9: Kane's penalty
It all started with a penalty from Harry Kane, which he converted to give Bayern the early lead. It was a clinical finish as always, but in the context of what followed in Paris,there is no way we can compare it. On another note, Kane becomes the first English player to score in six consecutive Champions League games, breaking Steven Gerrard's record of five.
8: Dembele's penalty
Speaking of penalties, the one that was scored by Dembele was even better because Neuer was really close to saving it, guessing correctly, but he couldn't do much with the perfect shot of the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner.
7: Upamecano's header
It wasn't just a nice goal but also one of the most relevant because it helped Bayern Munich to make a comeback in the second half when it seemed almost over.
6: Joao Neves' header
Unlike Dayot Upamecano's goal, which came later in the chaos, this one was just as important in shaping the rhythm of the match. It came from a perfectly delivered corner, a well-timed header that left no chance for the goalkeeper. It also exposed rare vulnerabilities in Bayern Munich's defensive structure.
5: Kvaratskhelia's second goal
It was a nice play from Hakimi on the right wing that led to Kvaratskhelia's freedom inside the box. A perfect finish and another great goal scored by the former Napoli player.
4: Dembele's second goal
He showed why he was the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, and despite some injuries he suffered earlier this season, he's now back at the best of his form ahead of the final and crucial stint of the season.
3: Kvaratskhelia's first goal
The first touch was the key to his first goal on Tuesday. But also, what he did next was not easy at all. The technical ability was out of this world, and look at where the ball ends up. Perfect placement.
2. Olise's solo play
You know why he's a strong candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or? Take a look at this goal, and it tells you everything you need to know. What a solo play and what a finish with technical ability and pace. To score in the middle of the goal, it needed to be a rocket.
1. The touch of Luis Diaz
There are no words to describe his first touch and finish. It's also not the first time he has scored a goal like this recently. We are not getting used to it. This goal cut it to 5-4 and was massively needed. It was initially ruled offside, but it stood after the VAR review.
