PSG secures quarterfinal spot with 2-2 draw against Bayern in UWCL

Tension, joy, suspense – all the emotions of football were on display. Starting the match already qualified, Jocelyn Precheur's players held their fate in their hands.

A victory or draw would secure their advancement, with the result between Ajax and Roma in the other group match being inconsequential. However, monitoring the scoreline in the Netherlands was crucial to understanding the outcome of this frenetic final day.

In their 80th European match, the PSG women faced a prestigious opponent, the same team that had defeated them at the Parc des Princes earlier in the competition, putting the Parisians in a challenging position. Despite this, they set the tone with Sandy Baltimore's early shot that narrowly missed the German goal (15th minute).

The Bavarian side eventually took the lead with a header from Gwinn that beat Constance Picaud (1-0, 36th minute). Meanwhile, in Amsterdam, Roma took the lead, allowing the Parisians to approach the remainder of the match with more serenity. However, serenity was not in the cards as the rollercoaster ride began.

PSG secures quarterfinal spot with 2-2 draw against Bayern in UWCL

Despite being dominated, the Rouge et Bleu did not surrender and even equalized against the run of play, courtesy of Chawinga. Following a German corner, Picaud sent a missile towards the Malawian striker, who capitalized on a defensive mix-up to beat the goalkeeper and find the empty net (1-1, 73rd minute).

A moment of liberation, albeit short-lived, as Lohmann then headed in a right-wing cross to put the Parisians behind again (2-1, 75th minute). Simultaneously, Roma was trailing 2-1 in Amsterdam, putting PSG on the brink of elimination. However, with determination, courage, and a surge of strength, they managed to equalize. A cross-shot from Baltimore was deflected into her net by Stanway (2-2, 88th minute).

Regaining the top spot, they had to hold on without another scare. In the dying moments of added time, the Bavarians appeared to score a third goal, sending the stadium and the evening into disbelief. However, reality quickly set in as an offside flag was raised, relieving the red and blue faithful (90th+6 minute).

The match concluded the suspense ended, but the emotion lingered, as the encounter was thrilling in every aspect. The Parisian women have earned their place in the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinals, and we hope for even more excitement in the upcoming stages!