Ousmane Dembélé's clinical early strike helped holders Paris Saint-Germain continue the defence of their Champions League crown despite Harry Kane setting up a tense finish in their semi-final against Bayern München.

Ousmane Dembélé 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.

Match in brief: Paris continue trophy defence

Luis Enrique's side, who claimed Champions League glory at the Fußball Arena München with an emphatic attacking display against Inter in last season's final, picked up where they left off here a year ago and extended their aggregate lead in this tie just over two minutes in. Ousmane Dembélé swept Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's precise pass high into the net after the Georgian winger had made a surging run down the flank.

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. (uefa.com)

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