UEFA Champions League: PSG reach second straight final after beating Bayern Munich in Allianz Arena

May 07, 2026: The first leg in Paris was a goal-fest, where Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5–4 in a thrilling and open contest. Both teams attacked from the start, and the match saw constant lead changes and high-intensity football. PSG eventually edged the game by a single goal, taking a narrow advantage into the second leg.

Second leg in Munich: early Dembélé goal sets the tone

The return leg in Munich ended 1–1, but the decisive moment came very early. Ousmane Dembélé scored in the 3rd minute (139 seconds) to give PSG a 1–0 lead on the night and extend their aggregate advantage to 6–4. The goal came after a quick attacking move from the left side, where Khvicha Kvaratskhelia delivered a sharp pass into the box. Bayern’s defensive marking broke down, leaving Dembélé completely unmarked for a simple finish.

After the early setback, Bayern Munich tried to respond quickly with attacking pressure. Michael Olise and Leroy Sané looked to create chances, while PSG defended with discipline. Nuno Mendes played a key defensive role, including an early yellow card and a crucial block that denied Bayern a clear scoring opportunity. Bayern also had a promising moment when Dayot Upamecano made a strong forward run, but the chance was not converted.

🚨 PSG into the #UCL Final after a 6-5 aggregate win over Bayern.

It finished 1-1 in Munich as Ousmane Dembele's fine finish was cancelled out by Harry Kane's clinical strike in added time.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Willian Pacho both outstanding for the French champions.

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The match also saw tense refereeing moments, with Bayern players surrounding the referee twice. One appeal was for a red card after a foul on Mendes, while another was for a possible penalty incident. A handball situation involving João Neves was also checked, but PSG escaped punishment as it was not considered a clear offence.

Late Harry Kane goal not enough for Bayern

Bayern pushed hard until the end, and their pressure finally paid off in stoppage time when Harry Kane scored to make it 1–1 on the night. However, the goal came too late to change the aggregate situation, as PSG still led 6–5 overall.

Despite late pressure, PSG managed the closing moments well and secured qualification. Bayern’s efforts fell short, and they were eliminated after a dramatic two-leg battle. PSG now advances to the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest on May 30, where they will face Arsenal in a high-profile showdown for the European title.

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PSG close in on history after reaching second straight Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain have moved a step closer to making history after reaching the UEFA Champions League final for the second consecutive season. This achievement makes them the first team to do so since Liverpool in 2019. They will now face Arsenal in the final in Budapest on May 30, aiming to complete back-to-back European titles. If PSG win the final, they will become only the second club in history to defend the Champions League trophy. So far, only Real Madrid has achieved this feat, winning three straight titles from 2016 to 2018 under Zinedine Zidane. PSG now stand on the edge of matching a rare European record.
 

For manager Luis Enrique, this final also carries personal history. He is chasing his third Champions League title as a coach. Enrique previously won the trophy with Barcelona in 2015 and later guided PSG to victory last season. Another win would place him among the most successful managers in European football history, alongside legends like Zidane, Pep Guardiola, Bob Paisley, and Carlo Ancelotti.