PSG Reaches Champions League Final After Bayern Draw

Paris Saint-Germain reached the UEFA Champions League final after a 1-1 draw against FC Bayern Munich on May 6, 2026, securing a 6-5 aggregate victory. Despite a late goal from Harry Kane, Bayern was unable to overturn the deficit from the first leg and PSG advanced to their second consecutive Champions League final.

PSG started strong in Munich when Ousmane Dembélé scored after just 2 minutes and 19 seconds, marking one of the fastest goals in a Champions League semi-final. This goal added to PSG's aggregate lead and pressured Bayern in front of their home supporters. Dembélé’s strike became the third-earliest goal ever in a Champions League semi-final, with only Marcus Thuram for Inter Milan and Kevin De Bruyne for Manchester City scoring earlier in previous seasons.

Bayern Munich responded with vigor, pushing for goals throughout the match. Their persistence paid off late in the game when Harry Kane equalized to make the score 1-1 on the night and 6-5 on aggregate. However, PSG defended robustly during the closing stages to maintain their lead and secure their spot in the final.

With this victory, PSG, managed by Luis Enrique, will now face Arsenal FC in the final scheduled for May 30, 2026, in Budapest. Arsenal reached the final after defeating Atlético Madrid 2-1 on aggregate with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal at the Emirates Stadium.