Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final

TL;DR

Paris Saint-Germain reached their second consecutive Champions League final after a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich, winning 6-5 on aggregate. They will face Arsenal in the final on May 30 in Budapest.

Key points

PSG won 6-5 on aggregate against Bayern Munich
Ousmane Dembele scored early in the match
PSG will face Arsenal in the final
Bayern Munich last reached the final in 2020
The final will take place on May 30 in Budapest

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Paris Saint-Germain are through to their second straight Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal (FRANCK FIFE) (FRANCK FIFE/AFP/AFP) Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday. PSG exploded on the counter less than three minutes in and Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele put Luis Enrique's visitors ahead on the night and two goals up in the tie. PSG largely succeeded in subduing Bayern's attacking threat, despite Harry Kane's stoppage-time goal. On their return to Munich's Allianz Arena, the scene of their greatest triumph against Inter Milan in last year's final, PSG once again emphasised their excellence in a competition they coveted without success for so long. The French giants will be favourites to lift the trophy for a second successive season when they face Premier League leaders Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest. The French giants are hoping to become only the second back-to-back winners since 1990, after Real Madrid. Bayern were angered by some first-half refereeing decisions but were largely toothless in attack. The six-time European champions have still not reached the final since beating PSG in the 2020 showpiece in Lisbon. Both sides were playing their 52nd match of the season in all competitions -- not even counting last summer's Club World Cup -- but only the hosts looked weary. So dangerous in the first leg, Bayern were surprisingly stodgy in attack, with in particular having an off night. In the midst of a record-breaking season, Bayern's fourth defeat in all competitions will sting for a club set to wonder what might have been.

Q&A

How did PSG secure their place in the Champions League final?

PSG secured their place by drawing 1-1 with Bayern Munich, resulting in a 6-5 aggregate victory.

Who will PSG face in the Champions League final?

PSG will face Arsenal in the Champions League final on May 30.

What was the key moment in the match between PSG and Bayern Munich?

Ousmane Dembele scored early for PSG, giving them a crucial advantage in the tie.

When was the last time Bayern Munich reached the Champions League final?

Bayern Munich last reached the Champions League final in 2020, when they defeated PSG.