PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in classic

Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 on Tuesday night in a Champions League semifinal first leg that produced nine goals in Paris. (apnews.com) Harry Kane put Bayern ahead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia equalized in the 24th and João Neves headed PSG in front in the 33rd. (espn.com) (nbcsports.com) Michael Olise made it 2-2 in the 41st, then Ousmane Dembélé scored a penalty in first-half stoppage time before adding another in the 58th. Kvaratskhelia also struck again in the 56th as PSG opened a 5-2 lead. (cnn.com) (espn.com) Bayern kept the tie alive when Dayot Upamecano scored in the 65th minute and Luis Díaz added a fourth in the 68th. PSG still takes a one-goal edge to Munich for the second leg next week. (apnews.com) (sports.yahoo.com) The nine combined goals were the most ever scored in a Champions League semifinal match. PSG is the defending European champion, and Bayern came into the tie as Bundesliga champion. (apnews.com) (sports.yahoo.com) Bayern had not conceded five goals in a match this season before Tuesday, according to Yahoo Sports. ESPN said Kane’s opener was his 54th goal of the season. (sports.yahoo.com) (espn.com) The return leg is scheduled for next week in Munich, with a place in the Champions League final at stake. After a 5-2 deficit became 5-4, the tie is still open. (cnn.com) (espn.com)