Paris St Germain will face Arsenal in the Champions League final after securing a 6-5 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich in a thrilling semi-final. The French side drew 1-1 in the second leg at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, enough to progress after last week's extraordinary first leg in Paris.
Early Breakthrough Sets the Tone
Ousmane Dembele struck in the third minute to give PSG a crucial away goal, extending their aggregate lead to two. The visitors looked poised for another explosive attacking display, reminiscent of the first leg's nine-goal thriller. However, Bayern struggled to replicate the intensity that had seen them claw back from 5-2 down in Paris.
Late Drama but Bayern Fall Short
Harry Kane scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to set up a tense finish, but it was too little, too late. Bayern could not find the second goal needed to force extra time. PSG goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made several key saves to keep his side ahead, but the holders ultimately held firm.
The result means Luis Enrique's team will meet Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in Budapest on May 30 for the European crown. The Gunners secured their place earlier this week, setting up a mouthwatering final between two in-form sides.
PSG's disciplined performance showcased their defensive resilience, a stark contrast to the open, end-to-end nature of the first leg. Bayern, despite their late push, lacked the cutting edge to overturn the deficit.
