PARIS, May 7 – Paris Saint-Germain secured a dramatic return to the UEFA Champions League final on Wednesday, holding Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw in the second leg to advance on a thrilling 6-5 aggregate score.
The reigning champions’ journey to Budapest sparked wild celebrations across the French capital, as fans poured into the streets – though the club later urged supporters to celebrate “with pride and respect” amid reports of isolated unrest.
Early Strike Sets the Tone
Ousmane Dembélé delivered the breakthrough inside three minutes at the Allianz Arena, slotting home a cut-back from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The early away goal left Bayern needing four to overturn the deficit. Harry Kane converted a penalty in stoppage time, but the German giants fell just short of a miracle comeback.
A Night of French Records
The result marks PSG’s third Champions League final appearance (2020, 2025, 2026) – the most by any French club in history. It is also the fourth time a Ligue 1 side has reached Europe’s elite club showpiece.
Notably, this achievement comes after the departure of the star-studded “MNM” trio (Messi, Neymar, Mbappé), with the club undergoing a successful transition toward a younger, more disciplined, team-oriented identity.
What’s Next
PSG will face English Premier League side Arsenal in the final on May 30 at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna. The Gunners are making their first Champions League final appearance in 20 years.
The fixture promises a fresh chapter in European football history, as two resurgent clubs vie for continental glory.