Defending champions Paris St Germain battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday ‌(April 28, 2026) that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition.

In a match that will go down as a classic, PSG came from a ⁠goal down to lead 5-2 with two goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele before Bayern struck twice in three minutes just before the hour to improve their chances for next week’s return leg in Munich.

Atletico Madrid could be without striker Ademola Lookman when it takes on Arsenal looking to return to the Champions League final for the first time in a decade.

Atletico and Arsenal meet on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) in Madrid in the first leg of the semifinals, seeking their first Champions League title.

Bayern Munich must find a way to stop Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia when the sides meet in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday (April 28, 2026).

Monaco, Chelsea and Liverpool could not.

Bayern Munich’s Luis Diaz and Michael Olise scored late goals to earn the hosts a ‌dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals ​on Wednesday and send them into the last four 6-4 on aggregate after ⁠a thrilling tie.

Diaz struck in the 89th minute and Olise in stoppage time to seal treble-chasing Bayern’s place in the semis where they will play holders Paris St Germain.