Paris Saint-Germain have qualified for their second consecutive UEFA Champions League final after defeating Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in the semifinal on Wednesday, May 6. Fans have reacted to Les Parisiens' triumph as they aim to win the Champions League back-to-back.
Luis Enrique's side played out a 1-1 draw with the Bavarians at the Allianz Arena. PSG had secured a thrilling 5-4 victory in the first leg in Paris, booking a place in the final in Budapest on May 30, where they will face Arsenal FC.
Match Highlights
In the 3rd minute, Ousmane Dembele fired the visitors ahead after linking up with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who made a blistering run down the left flank. In the 30th minute, the referee waved away Bayern's penalty appeals despite a handball by Nuno Mendes, who was already on a yellow card. In the 90+4 minute, Harry Kane scored a late consolation goal, but it was not enough to force extra time.
Fan Reactions
Fans took to social media to express their concerns about Arsenal's chances against PSG. Many believe the Parisian side's attacking prowess will be too much for the Gunners. Others praised PSG's resilience and tactical discipline under Luis Enrique.
Supercomputer Prediction
Earlier, Opta's supercomputer predicted that PSG had a 27.2% chance of winning the second leg, while Bayern Munich had a 52.7% chance. A draw, which favored PSG, had a 20.1% chance. The prediction proved accurate as PSG edged through.
PSG will now prepare for the final against Arsenal, aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back Champions League titles since Real Madrid in 2018.
