Paris Saint-Germain's dynamic winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has etched his name into the record books during the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Bayern Munich. The Georgian international provided the assist for Ousmane Dembélé's goal, giving PSG a 1-0 lead in the ongoing match.
This assist marks a historic achievement for Kvaratskhelia. He has now become the first player in the entire history of the Champions League to register a goal or an assist in seven consecutive playoff matches within a single edition of the tournament. This remarkable consistency highlights his crucial role in PSG's European campaign.
The semifinal tie is currently being contested, with the first leg having produced a thrilling 5-4 victory for the Parisian club. PSG advanced to this stage by defeating Liverpool with a convincing 4-0 aggregate score in the quarterfinals.
On the other side of the bracket, Bayern Munich secured their semifinal spot by overcoming Spanish giants Real Madrid. The German champions progressed with a 6-4 aggregate victory over the 14-time winners.
Kvaratskhelia's record-breaking run underscores his importance to the PSG attack as they seek their first Champions League title. His ability to deliver in high-pressure knockout games has been a defining feature of this season's campaign.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.