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Bayern Munich vs PSG HIGHLIGHTS Champions League: PSG beat Bayern 6-5, book final date with Arsenal | Football News

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Paris Saint-Germain secured a dramatic place in the UEFA Champions League final after edging Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in a thrilling semifinal second leg. Despite late pressure from the hosts, PSG held their nerve to complete a memorable two-legged victory and set up a final showdown against Arsenal in Budapest on May 30.

 


The visitors made a dream start at the Allianz Arena, with Ousmane Dembélé striking in the 3rd minute. The move was sparked by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, whose clever run and assist carved open the Bayern defence, allowing Dembélé to finish calmly and extend PSG’s aggregate lead.

 

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Bayern responded strongly through Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Jamal Musiala, all of whom created chances as the German side pushed for a comeback. However, PSG’s defensive resilience, led by key saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma and disciplined organization at the back, kept the hosts at bay for long stretches.

 


Manuel Neuer kept Bayern alive with several crucial saves, including a standout stop from Désiré Doué in the second half. PSG, meanwhile, continued to threaten on the counter while also dropping into a compact defensive shape as the game progressed.

 

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As the match entered its final stages, Bayern found a late breakthrough through Harry Kane, who powered home a finish to make it 5-6 on aggregate and briefly raise hopes of a dramatic turnaround. However, PSG managed the closing minutes effectively, slowing the tempo and holding possession under pressure.

 


After five minutes of added time, the referee’s whistle confirmed PSG’s qualification for back-to-back Champions League finals. The French champions once again demonstrated their resilience in Europe’s biggest competition, while Bayern were left to rue missed chances across both legs in a tightly contested semifinal.


Bayern XI: Neuer; Stanisic, Tah, Upamecano, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Díaz; Kane. 

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PSG XI: Safonov; Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.

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