As has been said multiple times already tonight, this was a match that will be remembered for years to come.
It’s so rare to see two heavyweights attack like that, throwing caution to the wind and letting their best players do what they do best.
Ultimately, PSG will be slightly happier with that 5-4 result, taking what could be a crucial one-goal advantage into the second leg in Munich.
In truth, though, it could have been even better for Les Parisiens. Despite going a goal down early in the first half, the host rallied to lead 5-2 before even an hour had been played.
A three-goal lead, you’d expect, would have probably seen Luis Enrique’s side through to another Champions League final, but PSG left the door open and Bayern came bursting through.
Those two late goals from Bayern set up a tantalizing tie for the second leg, with both teams likely confident they can progress.
There will be questions, though, about how both managers set up in the return fixture – with perhaps a little more focus on defensive responsibilities.
But if nothing else, today’s semifinal was a reminder of how beautiful the sport can be. Both teams possess so much attacking talent that it would have been a waste to not show it.
It’s the type of game that gets a new generation hooked on soccer, albeit not one that will please those purists who care more about control – though tomorrow’s fixture between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal will likely tilt far more in that direction.
