Munich, GERMANY – Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have advanced to the UEFA Champions League final following a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, night. The result ensures a 6-5 aggregate victory for the French giants, who now face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners had defeated Atletico Madrid in their own semi-final game earlier this week.
Entering the second leg with a narrow 5-4 lead from the first leg in Paris, Ousmane Dembélé silenced the home crowd early in the match, finishing a swift counter-attack to extend PSG’s aggregate lead. Despite relentless pressure from the Bavarians, including a late stoppage-time goal from Harry Kane, Bayern could not find the second goal needed to force extra time.
Okay News reports that PSG captain Marquinhos led a resilient defensive display to ensure the holders remain on track to defend their European crown.
