Luis Enrique hails Bayern Munich as PSG storms to Champions League final again
PSG manager Luis Enrique has hailed his side’s positive character after Ousmane Dembele’s clinical early strike helped holders Paris Saint-Germain eliminate Bayern Munich and continue the defence of their Champions League crown.
Harry Kane set up a tense finish in their semi-final against France on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Germany, but the French heavyweights withstood the pressure to advance to the final.
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Dembele added the finish to a swift Paris Saint-Germain move just three minutes in to clinch a spot in the Budapest final for the reigning champions after an engrossing encounter in Munich, despite Harry Kane’s late leveller, making the tie 6-5 on aggregate. PSG will defend their crown against Arsenal on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
Match report
The hosts looked to respond to that early setback, but those of a Bayern persuasion were grateful to Manuel Neuer’s reflexes in tipping João Neves’ downward header around the post when it appeared destined for the far corner.
The Bundesliga outfit had their most promising spell of the first half with the interval approaching. Jamal Musiala’s crisp shot forced Matvei Safonov into action, the German international sending a powerful effort that flew past the upright moments later and Jonathan Tah nodding wide when well placed.
Just as in the thrilling opening leg, Paris began the second period strongly, Désiré Doué and Kvaratskhelia bringing the best out of Neuer in a matter of seconds.
Unsurprisingly, with the two most prolific attacks in the competition this season, there were further opportunities for both teams, the lively Doué thwarted by Neuer once more and Safonov performing heroics to frustrate Luis Díaz and Michael Olise.
Just as Bayern appeared to be heading for a rare blank in front of goal, Harry Kane lashed a drive past the Paris goalkeeper after a smart turn to raise home hopes of a dramatic comeback, but the visitors held out in the remaining minutes.
Enrique reacts
“The character we showed against a team like Bayern is so positive. We’re so happy to reach a second Champions League final in a row. It was very intense. Very difficult. They play football at the highest level. Both teams are similar; we love to press higher. We are very happy,” the Spanish tactician said.
Line-ups
Bayern: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano (Karl 85), Tah (Kim 68), Stanišić (Davies 68); Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Musiala (Jackson 79), Luis Díaz; Kane
Paris: Safonov; Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes (Mayulu 85); Fabián Ruiz (Lucas Beraldo 76), Vitinha, João Neves; Doué (Hernández 76), Dembélé (Barcola 65), Kvaratskhelia
