Ousmane Dembélé (29, PSG) was named the player of the match (POTM).
PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League semifinals at Parc des Princes in Paris on the 29th (Korean time). The nine goals exchanged by the two teams set a record for the most goals in a Champions League semifinal. It was a match that showcased PSG's firepower.
The start was shaky. They conceded the opening goal in the 17th minute of the first half. They immediately launched a counterattack. In the 24th minute of the first half, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and in the 33rd minute of the first half, João Neves scored consecutive goals to turn the momentum. Just before the end of the first half, Ousmane Dembélé added a penalty kick, and they finished the first half leading 3-2.
The game was decided early in the second half. Khvicha and Dembélé scored consecutive goals to extend the lead to 5-2. Afterwards they allowed a comeback and were chased to 5-4. They were shaken until the end but held on to their lead.
With this victory PSG gained a favorable position for advancing to the final. A draw in the second leg would be enough to reach the final.
Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in (25, PSG) and Kim Min-jae (30, Bayern Munich) were included on the substitute list but did not play.
After the match, UEFA Champions League officially announced on its official channels that Ousmane Dembélé was selected as POTM. Dembélé played the full match, recording two goals and one assist to trouble Bayern's defense. He created one chance and had six touches inside the opponent's box, showing a threatening presence.
A UEFA technical observer 평가 said, "Dembélé had the biggest impact on this incredible match result. He recorded two goals and one assist and was directly involved in other scoring scenes."
Dembélé evaluated the match, saying, "It was a game between two teams that sought attack without backing down. It's a Champions League semifinal. Bayern are a top team and so are we."
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