Paris Saint-Germain reach Champions League final against Arsenal
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Updated · ESPN · May 6
Paris Saint-Germain reach Champions League final against Arsenal
17 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 6
A 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena sealed a 6-5 aggregate semi-final win, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring early and Harry Kane equalising in stoppage time.
PSG advanced to their second straight final, set for Budapest on 30 May, after Luis Enrique's side combined attacking threat with a disciplined low-block defensive display.
Luis Enrique said PSG had proved themselves Europe's best team despite needing the playoffs, while the French champions are also closing in on a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title.
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.