Paris Saint-Germain return to Champions League final as Ousmane Dembele goal stifles Bayern Munich

Vincent Kompany had asked for more from his team and the fans. Framed by a ring of red, flags fluttering and a cauldron bouncing, the supporters—including a host of former Bayern stars such as Uli Hoeness, Karl Heinz Rummennigge, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Arjen Robben—did their best in Munich. But they could not rouse a team that looked off-key in the second leg of this Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.

PSG scored soon after through Ousmane Dembele and for 91 minutes kept a team that has scored a record 116 goals in the Bundesliga from getting a goal. Even Harry Kane knew it was too late when his snap left-footer made it 1-1 in 90+4. 6-5 was the tie’s final scoreline.

Dembele’s goal highlighted the wondrous ability of their attacking players but the manner in which PSG smothered Bayern explains why they are in successive finals. Luis Diaz and Michael Olise had dazzled in the first leg but failed to make an impact in the second because PSG would force them inside into traffic or make crucial blocks.