PSG and Bayern send Arsenal reminder after another UCL classic

PSG 5-4 BAYERN MUNICH: Reigning European champions PSG are on track to seal their spot in a second consecutive Champions League final after an all-time classic at the Parc des Princes

Juventus 2-3 Manchester United. Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona. Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona. This one just about topped them all.

Paris Saint Germain's ludicrous 5-4 win against Bayern Munich is not just one of the most jaw-dropping Champions League semi-finals, it may be the best game that the competition has ever seen.

And it was perhaps a reminder to Arsenal and Atletico - who will play in Wednesday night's second semi final - that whoever progresses from that tie, will face a daunting task in the final.

There was some simply sensational football on show in the French capital; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Michael Olise stole the show with stunning strikes, Harry Kane continued his frightening Champions League goalscoring form and there were some frankly ridiculous refereeing decisions.

Luis Enrique's PSG are favourites to secure a place in the final - but only just. It had actually got off to the worst possible start for the hosts as England stiker Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Luis Diaz was taken down by Willian Pacho.

PSG were only behind for seven minutes, however. Kvaratskhelia was afforded acres of space down the right, danced into the Bayern box and curled a lethal finish low beyond the grasp of Manuel Neuer.

The reigning European champions then completed the turnaround through Joao Neves as the Portuguese midfielder nodded home from Ousmane Dembele's corner.

Entertainment continued to be in plentiful supply as Bayern, without manager Vincent Kompany, hit back once again. Olise, like Kvaratskhelia, tip-toed into the PSG box and fired home a brilliant drive for his 20th goal of what has been a sensational season.

There was still time for yet more intrigue on the stroke of half-time as the hosts were awarded a penalty. David Alaba blocked Dembele's cross with his hand but it clearly struck his thigh before his outstretched arm.

The referee was forced to visit the VAR booth and consequently awarded a penalty that was duly dispatched by Dembele, bringing a breathless first half to a close.

Ten minutes without a goal after the break felt like an age but Kvaratskhelia ensured that wait came to an emphatic end. Achraf Hakimi's low cross was missed by a couple of PSG stars but not by the Georgian who slotted home with aplomb.

It was then five before the hour mark as Dembele's low finish off the post left the aging Manuel Neuer with little chance. At that point, it looked that for all of their stirring attacking play, Bayern were set to be blown away to the point of no return.

We needn't have worried. Dayot Upamecano quickly nodded home to give the away side renewed hope going into the closing stages.

And they took advantage of that lifeline as Diaz latched onto Kane's stunning pass and fired past Matvéi Safónov. A brief VAR check curtailed his celebrations but the goal was eventually given.

The Colombian's goal gives Bayern a puncher's as attention turns next week's rematch at the Allianz, with PSG looking to seal their place in the final, while Bayern will have comeback on their agenda.

It seems a shame that either of these two sides will see their run in Europe ended at the last four stage. Given the quality between the two, there wouldn't be many that would begrudge them of a place in the final. Either way, one will fall in a semi-final second leg that has a lot to live up to.