Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
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Updated · The Guardian · May 6
Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
15 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 6
Ousmane Dembélé struck in the third minute at Munich's Allianz Arena before Harry Kane replied in added time, as PSG advanced 6-5 on aggregate to face Arsenal in Budapest.
Luis Enrique's side controlled much of the second leg, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué threatening repeatedly while Bayern missed key chances, including Jamal Musiala before half-time.
The result completed PSG's job after last week's 5-4 first-leg win and ended Vincent Kompany's hopes of a comeback from a Bayern side that never matched its sharpest level.
With PSG leading on aggregate, can Bayern’s high-risk tactics produce another historic Champions League comeback or will PSG’s attack prove unstoppable?
How have recent injuries and tactical shifts shaped this high-scoring semi-final, and what could this mean for the upcoming final against Arsenal?
Bayern Munich’s Dramatic Champions League Semi-Final Comeback Falls Short Against PSG Amid Controversial Refereeing
Overview
On May 6, 2026, Bayern Munich faced a tough challenge in the Champions League semi-final second leg after trailing 5-4 on aggregate. PSG's Ousmane Dembélé scored early, extending their lead to 6-4 and forcing Bayern to score three unanswered goals. Bayern, dealing with injuries and tactical adjustments, pushed hard but missed key chances amid controversial refereeing decisions, including a penalty initially awarded to PSG but later overturned by VAR, causing frustration and uncertainty. Despite late goals from Upamecano and Luis Diaz, Bayern fell short of the needed third goal. PSG, the reigning champions aiming for back-to-back titles, and Bayern, chasing a seventh European crown, set the stage for a historic final against Arsenal.