PSG have secured their spot in the Champions League final against Arsenal after grinding out a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. The Parisians stood tall in enemy territory to clinch their second consecutive trip to the final.
The visitors essentially put the tie on ice just two minutes after the opening whistle. Ousmane Dembele delivered an early blow, slotting home a clinical finish following a sensational run and assist from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Holding a commanding 6-4 aggregate lead, PSG looked comfortable throughout the remainder of the match, while Bayern Munich struggled under the mounting pressure of needing a massive comeback to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Despite a defensive masterclass from Luis Enrique’s men, Bayern managed to find an equalizer in the dying moments. Harry Kane found the back of the net with just one minute remaining, but it was too little, too late to threaten the aggregate score. PSG now move on to defend their title against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest, where they will aim to deny the Gunners their first-ever Champions League trophy.
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End of the game!
Bayern Munich and PSG drew 1-1 at Allianz Arena!
90´+4- GOOOOAAL OF BAYERN MUNICH!! (1-1)
Harry Kane scores the equalizer!
GOOOOL DEL BAYERN ¡TENDREMOS MINUTOS DE INFARTO! 😨😨
Bayern: Dayot Upamecano was replaced by Lennart Karl.
PSG: Nuno Mendes was replaced by Senny Mayulu.
78'- Modification in Bayern Munich (0-1)
Jamal Musiala was replaced by Nicolas Jackson.
77'- Yellow card for Bayern Munich (0-1)
Luis Diaz received a yellow card.
76'- Modifications in PSG (0-1)
Desire Doue and Fabian Ruiz were replaced by Lucas Hernandez and Lucas Beraldo.
71'- Doue almost scores! (0-1)
Doue fired a rocket from inside the box, but it whistled just wide, agonizingly grazing the post with Neuer beaten.
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68'- Nice try from Luis Diaz (0-1)
Alphonso Davies picked out Luis Diaz inside the box, but his point-blank strike was brilliantly denied by Safonov, who continues to be a wall for PSG tonight.
67'- Modifications in Bayern (0-1)
Josip Stanisic and Jonathan Tah were replaced by Alphonso Davies and Kim Min-jae.
65'- Modification in PSG (0-1)
Ousmane Dembele was replaced by Bradley Barcola.
64'- Another great save by Neuer! (0-1)
Doue unleashed a dangerous strike from outside the box, but Neuer was up to the task, coming up with a clutch save to tip it around the post for a corner.
61'- Stanisic shots on target (0-1)
Josip Stanisic found himself in a great position to let one fly from outside the box, but his effort lacked power and was easily gathered by Safonov.
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56'- Great save by Neuer (0-1)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia danced into the box and unleashed a stinging low drive, but Neuer came up big with a fantastic save to keep the deficit at one.
53'- Pavlovic tries from the distance (0-1)
Aleksandar Pavlovic tried his luck with a long-range effort from outside the box, but his shot sailed well wide of the target, failing to trouble the PSG goal.
50'- Slow second half start (0-1)
The second half is off to a sluggish start, a worrying sign for Bayern Munich as they face a steep uphill battle. The German giants need to find at least two goals to have any hope of turning this tie around and securing qualification.
The second half is underway!
Bayern Munich and PSG are already playing the second half at Allianz Arena!
First half summary
It was a shocking start at the Allianz Arena as Ousmane Dembele silenced the home crowd just two minutes in, following a brilliant run from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The early strike clearly rattled the hosts, who spent the rest of the first half relentlessly pushing for an equalizer. However, PSG’s defensive discipline and a great performance between the posts by Matvey Safonov kept Bayern off the board.
With the aggregate score now sitting at 6-4 in favor of PSG, Bayern Munich head into the locker room needing a massive second-half turnaround to keep their dreams of a trip to the final in Budapest alive.
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Halftime
The game goes to halftime.
45'+2- Yellow card in PSG (0-1)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia received a yellow card.
43'- Nice try from Musiala! (0-1)
Musiala let fly with a curling strike from inside the box, but Matvey Safonov stood tall, making a huge save to deny Bayern the equalizer.
38'- PSG in better form (0-1)
PSG currently look like the sharper side as Bayern Munich continue to struggle to capitalize on their chances in the attacking third. With the lead in their pocket, the visitors are playing with much more composure and look incredibly solid on the defensive end.
33'- What a save by Neuer! (0-1)
Joao Neves nearly doubled the lead with a header, but Neuer kept Bayern in it with a massive save!
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32'- Yellow card for Bayern Munich (0-1)
Jonathan Tah received a yellow card.
27'- First shot from Olise (0-1)
This time it was Michael Olise who cut into the box from the right, letting fly with a curling effort that whistled just over the crossbar.
22'- Nice try from Luis Diaz (0-1)
Luis Diaz created a great opportunity down the left flank, cutting inside to unleash a powerful strike that sailed over the crossbar.
20'- Kvaratskhelia with his first shot (0-1)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia registered his first shot on target, but it took a deflection off a Bayern defender and was easily gathered by Neuer to end the threat.
17'- PSG gaining rhythm (0-1)
PSG are beginning to see more of the ball, attempting to take the sting out of the game's high intensity while Bayern Munich continue to press aggressively to win back possession.
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12'- Bayern Munich push for an equalizer (0-1)
Following the early goal, Bayern Munich are attacking relentlessly in search of an equalizer to cut the deficit on the aggregate score.
7'- Yellow card for PSG (0-1)
Nuno Mendes received a yellow card after a foul on Olise.
The game between Bayern Munich and PSG is underway!
Players are on the pitch!
Players from both teams are on the field for the Champions League anthem. Everything is ready for the start of the match!
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Why is Alphonso Davies not starting?
Alphonso Davies won't start today for Bayern due to a tactical decision made by Vincent Kompany. In a shift from the first leg, the manager has opted to return Konrad Laimer to the starting XI, while the Canadian will wait for his opportunity to make an impact off the bench.
Today's referees
Joao Pinheiro has been appointed to officiate the clash between Bayern Munich and PSG. He will be joined on the field by Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.
Full officiating team:
Referee: Joao Pinheiro (POR)
Assistant Referee 1: Bruno Jesus (POR)
Assistant Referee 2: Luciano Maia (POR)
Fourth official: Espen Eskas (NOR)
VAR: Marco Di Bello (ITA)
Both teams doing warm up activities
Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at the Allianz Arena!
Bayern's starting XI: Manuel Neuer; Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Konrad Laimer; Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic; Luis Diaz, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise; Harry Kane.
Serge Gnabry is not playing for Bayern Munich in today's game as he suffered a tear in the adductor muscle of his right thigh during training in mid-April. The German forward is expected to be out for several weeks to months, with reports indicating a recovery timeline that could extend up to 3–4 months.
Huge loss for PSG
Achraf Hakimi will miss today's clash for PSG due to a right thigh injury sustained in the first leg. The Moroccan defender is expected to be out for several weeks after being confirmed the issue is a serious muscle injury.
Kickoff time and where to watch
Bayern Munich vs PSG will get underway at the Allianz Arena at 3:00 PM (ET).
Fubo will be the primary option to watch Bayern Munich vs PSG in the USA. The others options to enjoy the game are: DAZN, DirecTV Stream, Paramount+, Hulu + Live TV, CBS, Univision, TUDN and ViX.
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Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, bringing his expertise in soccer, NBA, and tennis to deliver original content while providing live coverage of important events.
