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Paris Saint-Germain hold Bayern Munich, reach Champions League final: Stats
NewsBytes | May 7, 2026 6:39 AM CST



Paris Saint-Germain hold Bayern Munich, reach Champions League final: Stats
07 May 2026


Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 final after a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the 2nd leg of their last-four clash.

The French side advanced with a 6-5 aggregate score over two legs.

Ousmane Dembele scored early for PSG, capitalizing on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's cross just three minutes into the match.

Harry Kane scored a late equalizer for Bayern but it wasn't enough to change the outcome of the tie.


PSG's solid defense stifles Bayern's attack
Match dynamics


PSG put up a strong defense to neutralize Bayern's attacking threat.

Despite having a two-goal aggregate deficit at half-time, Bayern struggled to find the back of the net after the break.

Desire Doue and Kvaratskhelia both tested Manuel Neuer after half-time while substitute Bradley Barcola went close late on as Bayern failed to find solutions against PSG's solid defense.


Late goal from Kane gives Bayern hope, but not enough
Final moments


PSG's goalkeeper Matvey Safonov had to deal with comfortable saves from Olise and Luis Diaz in the second half.

However, Kane scored a left-footed finish with his only real opportunity of the night in the dying minutes of the match.

Despite this late effort, Bayern's hopes of reaching the final were dashed as they failed to score again before full-time.


PSG to face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final
Upcoming clash


With this victory, PSG will now take on Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final on May 30.

Arsenal took down Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the 1st semi-final. They won the 2nd leg 1-0.

Meanwhile, last season, PSG had beaten Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate.

Despite being favorites, PSG will face a tough challenge from an improved Arsenal side that gave them a tough time last season.


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