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PSG advanced to the Champions League final after a 1-1 draw at Bayern gave them a 6-5 aggregate victory, with Ousmane Dembele opening the scoring and Harry Kane’s stoppage-time strike not enough to force a Bayern comeback; PSG will face Arsenal in Budapest on May 30.
Paris Saint-Germain reached a second consecutive Champions League final by drawing 1-1 with Bayern Munich (6-5 on aggregate), with Dembélé’s early opener and a late Kane strike not enough to overturn the deficit. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia extended a historic knockout-phase run for PSG, while Bayern’s attack underperformed and a risky Kompany lineup backfired. PSG now meet Arsenal in Budapest to defend their title.
Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years after a defensive masterclass against Atletico Madrid, with Gabriel's last-ditch intervention denying a leveler and Bukayo Saka sealing the tie. The run is powered by a stingy defense (nine clean sheets in 14 European matches) as they prepare to face a high-scoring PSG in Budapest. PSG arrive after a dramatic 6-5 aggregate win over Bayern and bring both firepower and improved defensive work, making the final a 50/50 affair according to experts who say Arsenal can win if they stay compact, press well and leverage their physicality.
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said the 3-3 draw with Heidenheim left the squad injury-free, allowing Bayern to refocus on their upcoming Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich produced a nine-goal thrill-ride in the Champions League semi-final first leg, with PSG grabbing a 3-2 half-time lead and extending to 5-2 before Bayern roared back to 5-4. Dembélé scored twice, Kvaratskhelia hit twice, Olise impressed, and Neves opened PSG’s scoring as the tie heads to a dramatic second leg.
Reigning European champions PSG survive a record-setting nine-goal first leg by beating Bayern Munich 5-4 in the UEFA Champions League semifinal, with Kvaratskhelia, Neves, Olise and Dembele scoring for PSG and Kane opening the scoring for Bayern before a late rally cut the deficit to one ahead of the second leg.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield to seal a 4-0 aggregate victory, with Ousmane Dembele scoring twice to end the tie; Arne Slot’s surprise start with Alexander Isak (and Hugo Ekitike) backfired as Liverpool pressed without finding a winner, a penalty call overturned on review, and a late substitute threat offered a brief glimmer before Dembele’s stoppage-time tap-in.
Liverpool host PSG at Anfield in the Champions League quarter-final second leg, aiming to overturn a 2-0 deficit; the live blog provides confirmed lineups, match details and real-time updates ahead of an 8pm BST kickoff.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says the Reds still believe they can pull off a historic comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League despite a 2-0 first-leg deficit, calling on Anfield to lift them and highlighting Liverpool’s strong home form and moments when they have shown they can play much better.
Liverpool’s 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha starred in a 2-0 win over Fulham, scoring and posing a genuine threat on the left, prompting Arne Slot to consider starting him against PSG in the Champions League—a high-risk, high-reward dilemma for Liverpool’s beleaguered season.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 in Paris as Klopp opted for a five-man defence and the Reds offered little going forward, failing to register a shot on target while PSG dominated with 18 shots and 74% possession. Despite the setback, Liverpool still have a route back in the second leg at Anfield, with Arne Slot saying they are in survival mode but not yet eliminated.
Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 (2-1 on aggregate) thanks to Eze’s 36th-minute strike, while Chelsea trailed PSG 0-2 at half-time (PSG lead 7-2 on aggregate); Sporting completed a sensational comeback, beating Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in the second leg to win 5-3 on aggregate after extra time in Lisbon.
Chelsea’s defensive frailties and a costly goalkeeping error from Filip Jørgensen helped Paris Saint-Germain to a 5-2 win in Paris, turning the Champions League last-16 tie in PSG’s favor ahead of the return leg at Stamford Bridge; the episode included Jørgensen’s miscue after a bright spell, with Kvaratskhelia scoring twice and Vitinha finishing off the move that broke the deadlock.
Chelsea were drawn against holders PSG in the Champions League last-16, while Manchester City were paired with Real Madrid; Arsenal play Bayer Leverkusen, Newcastle United face Barcelona, Liverpool meet Galatasaray and Tottenham take on Atletico Madrid, with first legs on March 10-11 and second legs on March 17-18. The final is in Budapest on May 30, and the route to the final suggests Newcastle-Tottenham could meet Arsenal in the quarters and Chelsea-Liverpool in the other half.
Paris Saint-Germain vice-captain Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial for rape stemming from a 2023 allegation; he denies the charges and prosecutors in Nanterre ordered the proceeding, with Hakimi also serving as Morocco’s captain.