Paris Saint-Germain narrowly beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League Final

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Paris Saint-Germain narrowly beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League Final

Paris Saint-Germain narrowly beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League Final

Paris Saint-Germain will look to defend their UEFA Champions League crown in Budapest after narrowly beating Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate to set up a Final against Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain narrowly beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League Final

Paris Saint-Germain will look to defend their UEFA Champions League crown in Budapest after narrowly beating Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate to set up a Final against Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain are heading back to the UEFA Champions League Final after a nail-biting 6-5 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich. The French champions will now face Arsenal in Budapest on May 30, with the chance to defend their crown and make history with back-to-back European titles.

The semifinal second leg was a masterclass in tension and drama. After Ousmane Dembélé's double in Paris, Bayern knew they had to contain the Ballon d'Or winner on home soil. But within three minutes, the plan unravelled. Fabián Ruiz threaded a perfect pass to release Khvicha Kvaratskhelia down the left, and the Georgian squared for Dembélé, who rifled home with clinical precision.

Bayern refused to buckle. Michael Olise twice came close, while goalkeeper Matvéi Safónov had to be sharp to deny Jamal Musiala. The home side's frustration boiled over after two controversial handball calls went against them. Nuno Mendes clearly handled the ball, but the official ruled Konrad Laimer had committed a similar infringement earlier in the move. Later, Vitinha's clearance struck João Neves, but the referee stood firm—according to the laws, an unintentional touch from a teammate doesn't count as handball.

The second half saw Bayern throw everything forward. Lennart Karl and Konrad Laimer both saw powerful efforts deflected wide, and England captain Harry Kane fired home in added time to set up a frantic finale. But it wasn't enough. Vincent Kompany's side exit after one of the most thrilling two-legged semifinals in recent memory.

For Bayern, this marks six years without a European trophy. For PSG, it's a chance to cement a dynasty. Just 12 months after ending their long wait for a first Champions League title, they now have the opportunity to become back-to-back champions. Standing in their way is an Arsenal side looking to lift the trophy for the first time. Budapest awaits—and the stage is set for a classic.

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