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11 Highest Scoring Matches in Champions League History (Ranked)
The new Champions League format promised supporters an enhanced fan experience, with more exciting matches on offer – and it has delivered so far after only two seasons. In the 2025/26 season, it has been Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich that have led the way in devastating attacking play.
And so when the two locked horns in this campaign’s semi-final, the result was one that completely redefined what it meant for a football match to be entertaining. Just two lethal attacks going hammer and tong at each other as defences forgot their jobs. Surprisingly, however, it didn’t finish as the competition’s highest-scoring match, though it now holds that title for a single leg of a semi-final.
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Number |
Game |
Goals |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Borussia Dortmund 8-4 Legia Warsaw |
12 |
|
2 |
Bayern Munich 9-2 Dinamo Zagreb |
11 |
|
3 |
Monaco 8-3 Deportivo La Coruna |
11 |
|
4 |
Barcelona 2-8 Bayern Munich |
10 |
|
5 |
Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich |
9 |
|
6 |
Paris Saint-Germain 7-2 Rosenborg |
9 |
|
7 |
Lyon 7-2 Werder Bremen |
9 |
|
8 |
Villareal 6-3 Aalborg |
9 |
|
9 |
Tottenham 2-7 Bayern Munich |
9 |
|
10 |
Manchester City 6-3 RB Leipzig |
9 |
|
11 |
Paris Saint-Germain 7-2 Maccabi Haifa |
9 |
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Paris Saint-Germain 7-2 Maccabi Haifa
25/10/22 (Matchday 5)
Having Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar as a front three always spelled trouble for opponents, and Maccabi Haifa felt the full force of it. It became a sort of cheat code for the French side, who were able to rely on three of the best footballers in the world to get them the win. The trio combined for five goals, with PSG cruising to a 7-2 win at the Parc des Princes.
Christophe Galtier’s side weren’t short at the back either, having Champions League veterans Sergio Ramos and Marquinhos to solidify their defence. Despite their emphatic victory, Paris Saint Germain failed to top their group and went on to get dumped out of the competition by Bayern Munich.
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Manchester City 6-3 RB Leipzig
15/09/2021 (Matchday 1)
High-scoring games often involve one team completely outclassing the other. However, this nine-goal thriller was different. RB Leipzig fought back multiple times, closing the gap to 3-2 and 4-3, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the match.
The tide turned when Angelino received a red card for Leipzig, which allowed City to pull away and secure the win in the final 15 minutes. Interestingly, Leipzig’s xG didn’t even reach 1, and Manchester City’s was just 1.96. This goes to show perhaps the ‘eyetest’ overules any credibility of statistics, especially when the finishing of both teams is that impressive.
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9
Tottenham 2-7 Bayern Munich
01/10/2019 (Matchday 2)
Rewind all the way back to 2017 and Tottenham fans were laughing at their North London rivals for their 10-2 defeat to Bayern Munich over two legs. As always, situations like that come back to bite you and the white side of North London were forced to face the repercussions.
Surprisingly, Heung-min Son put the home side in front and had the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on their feet. The lead, however, only lasted three minutes and that Serge Gnabry goal was the beginning of a long night for Tottenham, with the German going onto score four by the final whistle.
8
Villareal 6-3 Aalborg
21/10/2008 (Matchday 3)
The games mentioned so far have become ingrained in the modern football fans’ memory, but it will be quite impressive if you can cast your mind back to this encounter between Villareal and Danish side Aalborg. It has certainly become one of those Champions League classics that has somehow been forgotten.
With the score at 2-2 midway through the second half, the game seemed evenly poised, despite Villareal’s dominance. However, the floodgates soon opened, and Aalborg couldn’t withstand the onslaught. Joseba Llorente scored a wonderful hat-trick, while Arsenal legend Robert Pirès added a late goal to seal the victory and put the game beyond doubt.
7
Lyon 7-2 Werder Bremen
08/03/2005 (Round of 16, Second Leg)
After a 3-0 away win for Lyon in the first leg between the sides, there was no real need to put a lot of effort into the final leg when Werder Bremen visited. But, this was the Champions League after all, of course, they were going to put on a show.
Sylvain Wiltord ended the away side’s hopes of a comeback after scoring just eight minutes in. Lyon did not stop there and Witford’s hat-trick helped them put seven goals past Werder Bremen under the lights at Stade de Gerland. It was quite the tie to forget for the Germans, with the 10-2 aggregate score not the prettiest of sights.
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Paris Saint-Germain 7-2 Rosenborg
24/10/2000 (Matchday 3)
Much to your delight, this is the final 7-2 scoreline on this list. Paris Saint Germain stunned Norwegian side Rosenborg in the first Champions League of the new millennium.
On paper, this match-up gives shades of David and Goliath. However, the away side were a consistent Champions League outfit and even made the quarter-finals three years prior.
Paris Saint Germain proved too much for Rosenborg though and, despite an even first half, the visitors let the game get away from them. Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka put two past Rosenborg on the night following his £22m move from Real Madrid.
5
PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich
28/04/2026 (Semi-Final)
Nine goals, two controversial penalties, a brilliant atmosphere – this attack on the senses had it all except for a red card. In the 2025/26 campaign, set-pieces and dark art came back into vogue, but PSG and Bayern Munich proved that the magic of ‘real’ football had not been completely lost.
For the losers of the first leg of the semi-final, Harry Kane, Luis Diaz, and Michael Olise all scored once to bring their combined tally to 100 goals for the term. For PSG, a brace from both Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele put them one step closer to retaining their maiden Champions League title, while bolstering the latter’s chances of doing the same with his Ballon d’Or.
4
Barcelona 2-8 Bayern Munich
14/08/2020 (Quarter-Final)
An all-time Champions League classic which unfortunately had no fans in attendance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two-legged ties were scrapped, and the knockout stages even went into the summer months.
Everyone was at home, eagerly waiting for football to supply that ounce of joy in such a difficult period – and what joy did it bring. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented results.
Bayern Munich were 4-1 up after just half an hour of football against a Barcelona side featuring a forward line of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez. The Spanish giants were embarrassed by Hansi Flick, who, conveniently, is the current Barcelona manager. This remains one of the most incredible results in Champions League history.
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3
Monaco 8-3 Deportivo La Coruna
05/11/2003 (Matchday 4)
It was the Dado Pršo show at the Stade Louis II that night as he put four past Jose Francisco Molina in the Deportivo La Coruna net. It was only matchday 4, but Monaco showed why they were a team not to be messed with.
They were even without star striker Fernando Morientes and still managed to score eight goals against the Spanish side. A feat that looks even more impressive considering Morientes’ achievement of Champions League top goalscorer that season. Monaco made it all the way to the final in the 2003/04 season but fell short to Inter Milan.
2
Bayern Munich 9-2 Dinamo Zagreb
17/09/2024 (Matchday 1)
What a start to the new Champions League format at the Allianz Arena. It was goal after goal for Bayern Munich, who put down a marker on this year’s competition with an incredible display against Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb.
It would have been a surprise to find a home fan who was at the game with a voice box left after the amount of celebrations that took place. Harry Kane was the standout man for the German giants and became the highest English goalscorer in the Champions League with his four goals on the night – not bad at all for a one-season wonder.
Cristiano Ronaldo is taking part in what is expected to be his final World Cup in 2026, but his son could continue his legacy from 2030 onwards if he continues on his current trajectory.
Recently turned 16, Cristiano Junior has trained in the youth academies of Manchester United, Juventus and Al-Nassr. He’s also represented Portugal at Under-15 and Under-16 level.
If he continues on that path, he’ll take over from his father, provided the teenager is deemed good enough to play for the senior team eventually. He has already overtaken his 6’2″ dad in height and has scored a huge number of goals in his youth career.
A tug-of-war could break out soon enough as Cristiano Jr could technically ply his trade for five different countries. But who are they and what is the link to Ronaldo’s son?
Ronaldo Jr Has 5 World Cup Nations to Choose From
Portugal
The most obvious nation the youngster could choose to represent is that of his father. Ronaldo Jr wasn’t born in his dad’s homeland, but looks most likely to choose the 2026 World Cup favourites as his international team.
United States of America
The young forward was born in La Mesa, California. That means he could be donning the colours of the USMNT for the next World Cup. They have been one of the surprise packages of this year’s competition so far, but this would be an incredible coup to snap up the child of one of football’s greats.
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Spain
Under Spanish law, Ronaldo Jr could apply for citizenship and become a member of Luis de la Fuente’s European champions. This is because he spent more than three years living in the country while his dad was playing for Real Madrid.
England
If he keeps improving and scoring goals, there’s every chance the English Football Association will throw an interested glance in the 16-year-old’s direction. Having a Ronaldo turning out for England would be incredible to see. Again, he could become a British citizen due to the time his father spent at Manchester United.
Cape Verde
The least likely of his future international teams is Cape Verde. That’s if he takes footballing reasons into account. The African minnows have qualified for their second-ever World Cup in 2026, but can’t compete with the four other powerhouses Ronaldo Jr can pick from. However, he is entitled to play for them through his biological grandmother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro.
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Liverpool believe that Yan Diomande is now keen to join the club, according to TeamTalk, which is the reason behind their latest push to sign the winger this summer.
The 19-year-old has taken the world by storm in recent months, with his move from Leganes to RB Leipzig placing him on the Bundesliga stage.
While he had drawn interest, all eyes have been on the forward at the World Cup, where he has performed well for the Ivory Coast in the early phases of the competition so far.
As focus persists on Diomande, Liverpool have made an offer that was firmly rejected by RB Leipzig, but the plan seems to be that another bid is on the way.
Yan Diomande Wants Liverpool Move
According to the report from TeamTalk, Liverpool are growing in optimism that Diomande is keen on joining the club this summer, which is behind their recent push to land the forward.
It comes as Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the star, who has openly admitted that he would like to compete in Ligue Un if given the chance.
While that seemed to hand the Champions League holders the advantage, the report from TeamTalk suggests that Liverpool believe a deal could now get done.
The Reds have spent a considerable amount of time with the player’s representatives discussing a possible deal, and have recently given an in-depth look of where they see his future in the team.
That is claimed to have excited Diomande, who is a key target as part of the new era under Andoni Iraola. Personal terms are thought not to be an issue, with the largest remaining obstacle being the club-to-club talks over a fee.
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Liverpool Need To Seal Deal Quickly
Diomande is quite clearly an unbelievable talent, who has been described as “unstoppable” on his day, with his rapid ascent showing his quality.
Given his World Cup performances, and the interest from elsewhere, it’s clear that Liverpool need to get a deal done quickly while they’re ahead of others in the negotiating stage.
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However, Diomande remains priority number one for good reason, and the fee shouldn’t be prohibitive of landing an important star for the future.
Arsenal are ramping up their efforts to sign some key transfer targets this summer, as the Daily Mail gives an update on one potential signing.
It comes as the Gunners are looking to take the squad forward another step, having recently secured their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Mikel Arteta is sticking around and hoping to make that a regular occurrence at the Emirates Stadium, with a squad already built to challenge again next season.
Some new arrivals could see the team evolve even further, with talks underway to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge as a squad option.
Then there’s the interest in Morgan Rogers, which appears to be heating up.
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Arsenal’s interest in Aston Villa star Rogers is well-known at this point, with the England international viewed as a key target for the Gunners, as well as their rivals Chelsea.
As the Europa League winners need to sell this summer, the playmaker is viewed as an ideal option to poach, but the Daily Mail reports that any deal could cost upwards of £85 million.
Despite that, the report claims that Arsenal are willing to step up their interest in Rogers, while their players are helping with a charm offensive to convince him that it is the right move to make.
It’s stated that his England teammates, most namely Declan Rice, are attempting to convince the 23-year-old that he could be an ideal addition to the squad.
It remains to be seen whether that will work, but it could ultimately get a deal over the line for a player who could add an extra dimension to the team.
Rogers has been described as a “superstar”, and for good reason, after an impressive campaign with Aston Villa. His skillset may be the difference between Arsenal retaining the title or missing out.
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Who Else Are Arsenal Targeting?
Arsenal have their sights set on Rogers, but there are other players that appear to be targeted for a potential move over the coming weeks of the summer transfer window.
Beyond Tzolis, the Daily Mail reports that Julian Alvarez is still admired, even though Atletico Madrid have set a firm stance against selling the striker this summer.
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In the midfield, Alex Scott is viewed as a possible addition from Bournemouth, though the Cherries are trying to get the star tied down to a new contract that could include a release clause.
All of them could be quality additions, but some sales could be required before the Gunners get to work on making some signings.
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