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Harry Kane has matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible UEFA Champions League record by scoring in six consecutive knockout appearances.
However, the striker’s historic goal was not enough to save Bayern Munich from elimination.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the final with a 6-5 aggregate victory, extending Kane’s wait for elusive European greatness.
Historic record for Kane
Kane became just the second player in history to score in six consecutive Champions League knockout games, matching the impressive feat achieved by Ronaldo between 2012 and 2013.
The England striker scored a dramatic goal in the 94th minute during a 1-1 draw against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena. Despite his late heroics and an earlier penalty in the 5-4 first leg defeat, Bayern suffered a heartbreaking exit.
The German giants have been eliminated by an aggregate scoreline of 6-5, sending their French opponents to the final.
European dream put on hold
As you know, Kane left his boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich with the primary ambition of securing major European silverware.
Although the Bavarians finally reached the semi-finals this season after missing out on the quarter-finals in their previous two campaigns, the ultimate prize remains frustratingly elusive for the prolific striker.
Kane previously reached just one Champions League final during his time with Tottenham, where his side suffered a painful defeat against Liverpool.
Despite enjoying a spectacular individual campaign with 56 goals across 49 appearances, he now faces a wait of around nine months to resume his quest.
The defending champions advance to Budapest
While the Bavarians rue their missed opportunities, PSG are celebrating a hard-fought breakthrough to defend their crown.
The visitors took an early lead through Ousmane Dembélé just three minutes into the game, forcing Bayern to chase the game.
Despite dominating possession with 66 percent and registering 18 total shots, the hosts could not overturn the deficit.
The defending champions now travel to Budapest for the much-anticipated Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal.
The English side have successfully navigated past Atlético Madrid to book their place in the showpiece event.
Domestic finals await
Bayern Munich must quickly refocus as they look to end their season on a high note.
Having already officially secured the Bundesliga title, the club has two league games remaining.
They will also face Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal final on May 23, giving Kane an opportunity for domestic glory.
