Arsenal legend Thierry Henry was full of praise for Luis Enrique and Vincent Kompany after Paris Saint-Germain's chaotic 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, April 28.
What looked like a tight, high-level semi-final first leg quickly turned into a goal fest. Ousmane Dembele scored twice as PSG edged Bayern in a nine-goal thriller. However, for Henry, the talking point was not the scoreline but the attacking intent of both teams in a crucial game.
Chaos in Paris as PSG Edge Bayern
The game had everything from the first whistle. Bayern Munich started sharper and took the lead in the 17th minute, with Harry Kane converting from the spot after a foul by Willian Pacho on Luis Diaz, according to The Sun. PSG responded almost immediately when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia danced past his marker to level things up before Joao Neves headed home from Dembele's corner to make it 2-1.
Bayern hit back through Michael Olise, whose strike brought the visitors level again. Just before the break, the game took a controversial turn. PSG were awarded a penalty for a handball against Alphonso Davies. Dembele stepped up and scored, giving the hosts a 3-2 lead heading into half-time.
The second half followed the same pattern as Kvaratskhelia and Dembele both grabbed their second goals on the counter, pushing PSG further ahead. Bayern refused to collapse, with Dayot Upamecano and Diaz scoring late to keep the tie alive.
Henry Hails PSG and Bayern Munich
After the match, Henry, speaking on CBN Sports Golazo, was blown away by the attacking intent of both PSG and Bayern Munich. He said: "You know what, we have been complaining for more than one year or one-and-a-half or two years that football is 'boring' in brackets and whatnot. That game was not boring. And again, if you put your professional hat on, we are going to have to analyse some stuff about the goals that were conceded. But you know what? I enjoyed myself and I think everybody at home enjoyed themselves. It is just crazy, as you said, that is a score you see normally on aggregate at the end of a tie."
Henry's comments reflect a wider debate that often follows games of this magnitude as fine margins, big decisions, and moments that shape the outcome.
All to Play for in Second Leg
Despite the drama, the tie remains wide open heading into the return leg at the Allianz Arena. Bayern's late goals ensured they stayed within touching distance, while PSG will feel they missed a chance to build a bigger cushion. With nine goals already and tension spilling over, the second leg has all the ingredients for another intense night, and the spotlight, once again, will not just be on the players, but on the decisions that come with it.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Opta's supercomputer has predicted the UEFA Champions League winner after PSG defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of the first semi-final. PSG now has a 58.25% chance of reaching the final and a 29.33% chance of winning a second consecutive trophy, while Bayern Munich has a 41.75% chance of reaching the final and a 24.79% chance of winning it.
