Paris Saint-Germain has booked its place in the UEFA Champions League final for the 2025/2026 season after a tense and dramatic semifinal second leg against Bayern Munich. The match, held at Bayern's Arena Munich, ended in a 1-1 draw, but it was enough for the French champions to progress with a 6-5 aggregate victory following their thrilling 5-4 win in the first leg.
The game started explosively for the visitors. PSG's winger Ousmane Dembélé stunned the home crowd by finding the back of the net just three minutes into the contest, giving his side an early lead and a significant cushion in the tie. Bayern Munich, needing to overturn the deficit, pushed forward relentlessly throughout the match.
For much of the game, PSG's defense, marshalled by Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, held firm. Safonov was instrumental in keeping his team's lead intact, making a total of five crucial saves to deny Bayern's attackers. His performance was a key factor in PSG's ability to withstand the intense pressure from the German giants.
However, the drama was saved for the very end of the match. In the dying moments, deep into stoppage time at the 90+4 minute mark, Bayern's prolific striker Harry Kane finally broke through the PSG defense to score the equalizer. While the goal sparked wild celebrations among the Bayern faithful, it came too late to alter the overall outcome of the tie.
The final whistle confirmed PSG's advancement. Their journey to the final has been impressive, having previously eliminated English powerhouse Liverpool in the quarterfinals with a convincing 4-0 aggregate score. Bayern Munich's path also featured a major scalp, as they defeated Spanish club Real Madrid 6-4 over two legs in the previous round.
PSG will now prepare for the ultimate showdown in European club football. Their opponents in the final will be London-based club Arsenal, setting up a highly anticipated clash between two of the continent's elite teams. The stage is set for what promises to be a captivating finale to the Champions League season.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.