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PSG Edge Bayern 5-4 in Record Semifinal Thriller

4/29/2026

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Summary

PSG Victory

Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in semifinal on April 28, 2026, a record-high tie.
Striker Harry Kane’s 17th-minute penalty, winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s 24th-minute equaliser, defender João Neves’s 33rd-minute header, midfielder Michael Olise’s 41st-minute equaliser and winger Ousmane Dembélé’s 45+5 penalty put PSG 2-1 up.
Winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored 56th, Dembélé added 58th, defender Dayot Upamecano headed 65th, forward Luis Díaz scored 68th, set May 6, 2026.

Summary

PSG Semifinal

The League semifinal between PSG and Bayern Munich started at 3 p.m. ET on April 28 at Parc des Princes, streaming on Paramount+.
Betting odds listed PSG +150, Bayern +160, draw +285 and a 3.5-goal total (over -110, under -130).
SportsLine advised over at -110 and bets on Kvaratskhelia (-110) and Olise (+100) score or assist.
PSG fielded Ruiz, Vitinha and Safonov, while Bayern missed Kompany (suspension), Karl (injury), Guerreiro and Gnabry.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, Manchester United overturned a 1-0 deficit to defeat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League final, sparking global fascination. The match, held at Barcelona’s Camp Nou before 73,000 spectators, featured two late goals by Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjær within 93-94 minutes. Today's April 28, 2026 PSG-Bayern semifinal mirrors that drama, with Paris Saint-Germain scoring five times against Bayern Munich, echoing the 1999 comeback intensity. The precedent underscores UEFA’s penchant for high-scoring knockouts, prompting broadcasters like Paramount+ and betting firms to allocate record-breaking $150-$160 odds and heightened viewer engagement.

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PSG Victory

Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in semifinal on April 28, 2026, a record-high tie.
Striker Harry Kane’s 17th-minute penalty, winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s 24th-minute equaliser, defender João Neves’s 33rd-minute header, midfielder Michael Olise’s 41st-minute equaliser and winger Ousmane Dembélé’s 45+5 penalty put PSG 2-1 up.
Winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored 56th, Dembélé added 58th, defender Dayot Upamecano headed 65th, forward Luis Díaz scored 68th, set May 6, 2026.

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