'A staggering 9 goals erupted': PSG defeats Munich 5-4, seizing the initiative for the UCL semifinals... Lee Kang-in and Kim Min-jae both sit out

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'A war of stars' unfolded. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG·France) defeated Bayern Munich (Germany) in a chaotic match featuring a staggering 9 goals, successfully seizing the initiative for the UEFA Champions League (UCL) semifinals. Lee Kang-in (PSG) and Kim Min-jae (Munich) both sat out.

On the 29th (Korean time), PSG defeated Munich 5-4 in the first leg of the 2025-2026 UCL semifinals at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. With this victory, PSG has secured a favorable position: a draw in the second leg away match scheduled for next month on the 7th will be enough to advance to the final.

Munich seized the initiative first. In the 17th minute of the first half, Harry Kane converted a penalty kick awarded after Luis Diaz fell in the penalty area while being challenged by opposing defenders. PSG quickly responded to level the score. In the 24th minute of the first half, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who cut in from the left flank, curled a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area into the net.

The chaotic match truly began. In the 33rd minute of the first half, Ousmane Dembélé's corner kick was headed in by João Neves, giving PSG the lead. Then, in the 41st minute of the first half, Michael Olise, who received the ball in front of the arc, drove toward the center and leveled the score again with a powerful left-footed shot. PSG added another goal in stoppage time of the first half, converting a penalty kick awarded for a handball foul by the opponent, which Dembélé converted. PSG took a 3-2 lead after a staggering 5 goals were scored in the first half alone.

PSG took control in the second half. In the 11th minute of the second half, Achraf Hakimi's low cross, which penetrated the space behind the defense, slipped past the goal and went to the opposite side. Kvaratskhelia finished it off with a powerful shot. Three minutes later, in a counterattack, Dembélé, receiving a pass from Dayot Upamecano, extended the lead with a right-footed shot.

Munich, trailing 2-5, launched a fierce comeback. Joshua Kimmich's free kick delivered into the box was headed in by Dayot Upamecano at the goal. Three minutes later, Diaz, who penetrated the space behind the defense, ignited the comeback with a right-footed shot following a skillful trap. Munich quickly narrowed the gap to 4-5.

A fierce battle continued for the remaining time. However, PSG failed to capitalize, including Seny Marial's shot in the 42nd minute of the second half that struck the crossbar. Munich also sought a dramatic equalizer but ultimately failed to shake PSG's net. In the end, no more goals were scored even during 4 minutes of stoppage time. The match concluded with a 5-4 victory for PSG as the referee blew the final whistle.

Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in and Kim Min-jae were both named on the substitute bench for the match but did not enter the game, watching from the bench only. PSG was outmatched in possession at 45%-55%, but led in shots 12-10 against Munich. The match's best player (Player of the Match) was Dembélé, who recorded 2 goals and 1 assist. In the other semifinal, Atlético Madrid (Spain) and Arsenal (England) will compete for a spot in the final.

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