PSG Advances to Champions League Final 6-5 on Aggregate vs Bayern
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League final after eliminating Bayern Munich with a 6-5 aggregate victory, sealed by a 1-1 draw in the semifinal second leg on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Trailing 5-4 from a high-scoring first leg at the Parc des Princes last week, Bayern fell further behind after just three minutes when Ousmane Dembélé scored for the visitors. The German champions, who controlled 62 percent of possession and generated more expected goals, created several opportunities but failed to equalize until Harry Kane struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time. The late goal proved insufficient to force extra time or overturn the deficit.
Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer highlighted the team's lack of clinical finishing. "We didn't have that killer instinct in attack tonight," Neuer said after the match. "We may not have had that many clear-cut chances, but we certainly had the opportunity to win the match. Unfortunately, our goal came a bit too late."
The Bundesliga champions dominated proceedings, with Jamal Musiala forcing a strong save from PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov and Michael Olise striking just over the bar. Defender Jonathan Tah...