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PSG Advance 6-5 on Aggregate Past Bayern to UCL Final

Published 7 May 2026

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League final with a 6-5 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich following a 1-1 draw in the semifinal second leg at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

Ousmane Dembélé gave the defending champions an early lead in the third minute, but Harry Kane equalized in the 94th minute with a composed finish after turning in the box. The result sent PSG through despite Bayern's dominance, as the hosts held 66 percent possession and registered 18 shots but failed to find a winner. PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov preserved the aggregate advantage from the first leg, where Bayern had lost 5-4.

Kane's late strike marked his sixth consecutive goal in Champions League knockout matches, matching Cristiano Ronaldo's record from 2012-2013. The England captain, who also scored a penalty in the first leg, briefly raised hopes of extra time before Bayern's profligacy ended their European campaign. "It's tough," Kane said afterward. "We had enough chances today to reach the final." Neutralized for much of the match by PSG's William Pacho and Marquinhos, he turned his focus to domestic matters. "Now my focus is on the DFB-Pokal final," he added. "We have the chance...

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