Bayern Munich 1-1 PSG (5-6): Paris onto their second straight Champions League final

After a spectacular 5-4 home victory in the first-leg, Paris Saint-Germain are travelling to the Allianz Arena to defy Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated second-leg clash. The winner of this tie will face Premier League leaders Arsenal in the Champions League final.

The Parisians who managed a 2-2 draw in their last league game against Lorient are aiming for a second consecutive European final. However, the European Champions will have to secure their ticket to Budapest without their starting right-back Achraf Hakimi and Lucas Chevalier who both sustained muscular injuries after the first-leg in Paris.

To replaced the Moroccan, Luis Enrique opted once again for Warren Zaire-Emery while Fabian Ruiz makes his first Champions League start since his long injury. The rest of the starting lineup is the same as the one that defeated Vincent Kompany's team last week.

Paris Saint-Germain's starting XI: Safonov; Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Warren Zaire-Emery; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Doué.

Bayern Munich's starting XI: Manuel Neuer; Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic, Musiala, Olise, Diaz; Kane.

PSG through to Champions League final

Perfect start for the Parisians as they sliced open Bayern's defence putting Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in perfect position to deliver a fantastic assist to Ousmane Dembélé (3'). The European Champions now have a two-goal advantage on aggregate. Both sides gave fans a wonderful spectacle in the first 15 minutes with end-to-end attacking football.

The duel between Michael Olise and Nuno Mendes is the main event of the night with the Frenchman having the upper hand in most of their joust as he edges closer to get the goal that would reignite Bayern Munich's hopes in this game. The main talking point of the first half will undoubtedly be Joao Neves' handball in his own box.

Just before the halftime break, Matvey Safonov delivered an incredible save to deny Jamal Musiala as Bayern Munich pushed heavily forward to reduce their deficit.

At the start of the second half, the Bavarians remained the most dominant side, but two saves in quick succession from Manuel Neuer prevented Paris from increasing their advantage. The pressure put on by Vincent Kompany's men was incredible but the Parisians remained strong defensively, as their defence seemed impenetrable at this point of the game.

The PSG players showed great heart in this game so far holding onto their lead with fierce. Nonetheless, Harry Kane scored and equalised on the night to give some hopes to his team with less than two minutes remaining in additional time (90+4).

The Parisians saw out the game and are through to the Champions League final for the second time in a row and will face Arsenal.

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