Credited from: LEMONDE
Holders Paris Saint-Germain secured a spot in the Champions League final by drawing 1-1 against Bayern Munich, resulting in a 6-5 victory on aggregate. The match took place on May 6, where PSG extended their lead early through Ousmane Dembélé, who scored in the third minute from a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia assist. Although Bayern's Harry Kane managed to score in added time, it was not enough to turn the tide for the home team, who expressed frustration over refereeing decisions during the match
according to Le Monde, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.PSG's defensive strength was key in the second leg, allowing them to withstand pressure from Bayern, who had hopes of reaching their first Champions League final since 2020. Coach Luis Enrique highlighted the team's character and resilience, remarking, "The character we showed against a team like Bayern is so positive." The final will be contested against Premier League leaders Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest, where PSG aims to become the second team to win back-to-back titles since Real Madrid in 1990
according to Le Monde, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.Despite dominating possession and pressing high, Bayern Munich's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities limited their chances of a comeback. Kane's late equalizer highlighted their struggle, reflecting what defender Konrad Laimer described as a lack of clear scoring chances throughout the game. With their Bundesliga title secured, Bayern's focus now shifts to the German Cup as they exit the Champions League, having last won it in 2020 against PSG
according to Le Monde, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.