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Harry Kane has equaled 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 from elimination.
Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the final with a 6-5 aggregate victory, prolonging Kane’s wait for elusive European glory.
Kane’s all-time record
Kane became the second player in history to score in six consecutive Champions League knockout stage matches, equaling the impressive feat achieved by Ronaldo between 2012 and 2013.
The England striker scored a spectacular goal in the 94th minute during a 1-1 draw against defending champion Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena. Despite their late heroics and an early penalty in the 5-4 first leg defeat, Bayern suffered a heartbreaking exit.
The German giants have been eliminated with an aggregate score of 6-5, sending their French opponents to the final.
The European dream is on hold
Kane left his childhood club, Tottenham Hotspur, for Bayern Munich with the main ambition of winning important European titles.
Although the Bavarians finally reached the semi-finals this season after suffering quarter-final exits in both of their previous campaigns, the ultimate prize remains frustratingly elusive for the prolific striker.
Kane previously only reached one Champions League final during his time with Tottenham, where his team suffered a painful defeat against Liverpool.
Despite enjoying a spectacular individual campaign with 56 goals in 49 appearances, he must now endure a wait of around nine months to resume his search.
Defending champions advance to Budapest
While the Bavarians lament the missed opportunities, PSG celebrates a hard-fought progression to defend their crown.
The visitors took an early lead through Ousmane Dembélé just three minutes into the match, forcing Bayern to chase the game.
Despite dominating possession at 66 percent and registering 18 total shots, the hosts were unable to overcome the deficit.
The defending champions will now travel to Budapest for the highly anticipated Champions League final, where they will take on Arsenal.
The English team has successfully overcome Atlético de Madrid to reserve its place in the big event.
The national finals await
Bayern Munich must quickly reorient itself to conclude its season on a high note.
After officially winning the Bundesliga title, the club has two league games left.
Additionally, they will face Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal final on May 23, offering Kane a chance for domestic glory.
