[CL Semi-Finals 1st Leg] PSG Beat Bayern 5-4 in Record-Breaking 9-Goal Thriller / Atletico vs Arsenal Ends 1-1 in VAR-Filled Draw
Full results recap of both 2025-26 UEFA Champions League semi-final first legs. PSG defeated Bayern 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller, while Atletico and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw. Complete coverage including lineups, goalscorers, cards, Man of the Match, and what each team needs in the second leg.
The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League (CL) semi-final first legs were held on April 28 and 29. In the first match at the Parc des Princes, PSG and Bayern Munich produced a 9-goal thriller — a record for most goals in a CL semi-final — with PSG winning 5-4. In the second match at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Atlético Madrid and Arsenal traded penalties to draw 1-1. This article breaks down the line-ups, scores, scorers, and card information for both matches, as well as the second-leg qualification scenarios for May 5 and 6.
sports_soccer Match 1: Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich
Tuesday, April 28 | Parc des Princes (Paris) | Attendance: 47,511
Team Overview
| Paris Saint-Germain | Bayern Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Manager | Luis Enrique | Vincent Kompany |
| Notable | Reigning CL champions, home semi-final | In-form side who eliminated Real Madrid in the QF |
Line-ups
PSG (4-3-3)
Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, J. Neves, Zaïre-Emery; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Doué
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)
Neuer; Stanisić, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Musiala, L. Díaz; Kane
Score & Scorers
| Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|
| 17' | Bayern | Harry Kane (pen.) |
| 24' | PSG | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia |
| 33' | PSG | João Neves |
| 41' | Bayern | Michael Olise |
| 45+5' | PSG | Ousmane Dembélé (pen.) |
| 56' | PSG | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia |
| 58' | PSG | Ousmane Dembélé |
| 65' | Bayern | Dayot Upamecano |
| 68' | Bayern | Luis Díaz |
The match burst into life when Kane converted a penalty in the 17th minute, before Kvaratskhelia equalised in the 24th and Neves drove home a mid-range effort to make it 2-1 in the 33rd. Bayern levelled again through Olise in the 41st, only for Dembélé to restore PSG's lead from the spot in added time, sending the teams into the break at 3-2. Two goals in quick succession early in the second half — Kvaratskhelia in the 56th and Dembélé in the 58th — appeared to have put the game to bed at 5-2. However, Upamecano (65') and L. Díaz (68') struck in rapid succession to drag Bayern back to within a goal in a breathless spell. The final score of PSG 5-4 Bayern set a new record for the most goals in a CL semi-final.
Man of the Match
star Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) — 2 goals and key passes throughout as the driving force of PSG's attack. He coolly converted the crucial added-time penalty before the break and added a fifth from open play in the 58th minute. He is the leading candidate to be the star of the second leg.
Cards
| Time | Player | Team | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd half | Pavlović | Bayern | arrow_forward Yellow |
| 2nd half | Zaïre-Emery | PSG | arrow_forward Yellow |
info Easy to overlook amid the 9-goal spectacle, but neither side received a red card and no player faces any notable suspension risk from accumulated bookings.
sports_soccer Match 2: Atlético Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
Wednesday, April 29 | Riyadh Air Metropolitano (Madrid) | Attendance: 68,421
Team Overview
| Atlético Madrid | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | England |
| Manager | Diego Simeone | Mikel Arteta |
| Referee | Danny Makkelie (Netherlands) | — |
Line-ups
Atlético (4-4-2)
Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Jankto, Ruggeeri; G. Simeone, Koke, J. Cardoso, Lookman; Griezmann, Álvarez
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyökeres, Martinelli
Score & Scorers
| Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|
| 43' | Arsenal | Viktor Gyökeres (pen.) |
| 55' | Atlético | Julián Álvarez (pen.) |
The match's central figure was referee Makkelie, who was called to the spot three times. In the 43rd minute, Gyökeres won a penalty after being brought down inside the box and calmly converted it himself to give Arsenal the lead. In the 55th minute, a shot from Marcos Llorente struck the arm of Ben White, and after a VAR review the handball was confirmed, with Álvarez levelling from the spot. In the 78th minute, it appeared a third penalty would be awarded when Eberechi Eze went down under a challenge from Jankto, but Makkelie reviewed the incident on the VAR monitor and overturned the decision, ruling insufficient contact. It was Atlético who kept their hopes alive ahead of the second leg at the Emirates.
Man of the Match
star Jan Oblak (Atlético) — Multiple big saves kept Arsenal's relentless pressure at bay and prevented a more damaging defeat. He was the single biggest reason the deficit was limited to one goal at most. On the Arsenal side, Gyökeres also impressed with his composed penalty conversion.
Cards
| Time | Player | Team | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77' | Jankto | Atlético | arrow_forward Yellow |
info In addition to his booking in the 77th minute, Jankto was also penalised for a foul on Eze in the 78th minute (though the penalty was overturned). Accumulated booking risk remains a concern for Simeone's backline.
star Second-Leg Qualification Scenarios & Preview
Since the 2021-22 season, CL ties no longer use the away goals rule. If the aggregate score is level after the second leg, the tie goes to extra time, and if still undecided, to a penalty shoot-out.
Tuesday, May 5 — Arsenal vs Atlético
First-leg result: Atlético 1-1 Arsenal
| Qualification scenarios |
|---|
| The winner advances to the final (if level on aggregate, e.g. 2-2, extra time then penalties) |
| A 0-0 or 1-1 draw also sends the tie to extra time |
info Difficulty: completely evenly poised. Arsenal, who held their own at the Metropolitano, are considered slightly favoured on overall quality, but Simeone's Atlético are a side built around the idea of using an away draw as a springboard for progression. Arsenal are expected to dominate in front of a huge crowd at the Emirates, but Simeone's trademark pattern — absorbing pressure and striking on the counter through Griezmann and Álvarez — cannot be underestimated. For Arteta, the potential return of Bukayo Saka from injury would significantly sharpen Arsenal's attack.
Wednesday, May 6 — Bayern Munich vs PSG
First-leg result: PSG 5-4 Bayern
| Bayern's qualification scenarios |
|---|
| Win by 2 or more goals at the Allianz Arena (e.g. 2-0 / 3-1) to advance |
| A one-goal win (e.g. 1-0) sends the tie to extra time |
info Difficulty: Bayern, one goal down, still have every chance. Kompany's side demonstrated their firepower by scoring four in the first leg and can be expected to come out even stronger at the Allianz Arena. PSG, however, are a side whose manager Luis Enrique has publicly committed to an attacking approach at all times. The key question is whether Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia can create chances away from home — or whether Kane and Olise will finally be contained. This is guaranteed to be one of the defining 90 minutes of this season's CL.
calendar_month Second-Leg Schedule
| Date | Home | Away | 1st-Leg Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5 (Tue) | Arsenal | Atlético | 1-1 |
| May 6 (Wed) | Bayern | PSG | 4-5 |
Both matches kick off at 21:00 CET (04:00 JST the following day). The final is scheduled for May 30, 2026 at Puskás Aréna (Budapest).
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_The information in this article is based on reports from the UEFA official website, ESPN, Sky Sports, and other sources. Results will be added after the second legs are played._