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LIVE: SEMI FINALS UCL – RB LEIPZIG 0-3 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

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After so many heartbreaks in this competition in recent years, Paris save one of their best displays for when it really mattered. The damage was done in the first half through Marquinhos’ header and Di María’s finish before Bernat put the result beyond all doubt after the break.

FULL-TIME: RB Leipzig 0-2 PSG

PSG have reached the Champions League final for the first time in their 50 year history!!!

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RB Leipzig and double PSG substitutions

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83min: Changes for both teams as PSG show their embarrassment of riches by bringing on Marco Verratti and Julian Draxler for Ander Herrera and Leandro Paredes.

RB Leipzig bring on Will Orban for Lukas Klostermann.

Yellow card

Halstenberg (Leipzig) is booked.

Leipzig had lost only one of their last 17 competitive matches before tonight. That shows what a complete performance this has been from Paris.

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54 mins: GOAL! RB LEIPZIG 0-3 PSG

50′ Kimpembe (Paris) is penalised for a foul on Schick (Leipzig).

49′Laimer (Leipzig) is penalised for a foul on Bernat (Paris).

SECOND HALF: RB Leipzig make two changes to restart the game

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Julian Nagelsmann had to change something and it results in Patrik Schick and Emil Forsberg replacing Christopher Nkunku and Dani Olmo, as the German side appear to revert to a back three again.

Substitution

46mins:

Forsberg (in)Nkunku (out) (Leipzig).

Second half resumes

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Substitution

Schick (in)Olmo (out) (Leipzig).

The referee blows for half-time.

RB Leipzig 0-2 PSG

45+2min: Two minutes added on and our first booking as Presnel Kimpembe is penalised for tripping Dani Olmo.

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GOAL! RB Leipzig 0-2 PSG

42min: Nonsense from RB Leipzig. Gulacsi’s awful clearance trying to play the ball out sees PSG intercept 25 yards out. The ball soon comes into the box where Neymar flicks the ball on wonderfully for Angel di Maria who does the easy bit and slots home from close rangge.

RB Leipzig 0-1 PSG

This is the first time that Leipzig have conceded a goal in the first half in their last UEFA Champions League matches.

34min: RB Leipzig are not learning here. They keep giving away free-kicks inside their own half, the latest seeing Christopher Nkunku bring down  Thilo Kehrer out wide.

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So far…

·  Paris lead Leipzig in semi-final in Lisbon

·  Marquinhos heads early opener

·  Neymar hits post with early strike

·  Winners vs Bayern/Lyon in Sunday’s final

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RB Leipzig 0-1 PSG

31min: PSG are controlling this game, it’s not by domination but RB Leipzig have looked very poor on the ball when they do win it and try to counter. RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann is not happy on the touchline, having thrown his jacket off.

RB Leipzig 0-1 PSG

22min: RB Leipzig have not had too much going forward in response to PSG but they did win a free-kick 25 yards out. It’s one Marcel Sabitzer looked like he had heading for the net, but the PSG does its job well in leaping to block.

GOAL! RB Leipzig 0-1 PSG

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13min: One too many set-pieces for RB Leipzig to deal with, as Angel di Maria whips in a wonderful free-kick for Marquinhos to nod home from close range. That’s 34 consecutive Champions League games they have scored in now.

RB Leipzig 0-0 PSG

3min: Slight alteration to the formation posted before the match for RB Leipzig. It appears they have matched PSG’s back four, while also adopting a five man midfield when out of possession.

KICK-OFF: PSG get us underway in the Champions League semi-final

RB Leipzig: Gulacsi, Klostermann, Upamecano, Mukiele, Laimer, Kampl, Sabitzer, Angelino, Olmo, Nkunku, Poulsen.
Subs: Orban, Haidara, Forsberg, Adams, Lookman, Schick, Halstenberg, Mvogo, Tschauner, Novoa, Borkowski, Wosz.

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PSG: Sergio Rico, Kehrer, Thiago Silva, Kimpembe, Bernat, Ander Herrera, Marquinhos, Paredes, Di Maria, Mbappe, Neymar.
Subs: Verratti, Choupo-Moting, Icardi, Sarabia, Kurzawa, Diallo, Draxler, Bakker, Gueye, Bulka, Dagba, Innocent.

Referee: Bjorn Kuipers (Holland)

 

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TikTokers spend 27 hours in stadium toilet to watch Champions League final for free

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 Paris St Germain Victory Parade - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - June 1, 2025 Paris St Germain players pose for a picture with the trophy and Paris St Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi during the victory celebration REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo 

A pair of Belgian TikTokers say they spent 27 hours in an Allianz Arena toilet last weekend before watching Paris St Germain beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final for free.

Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told VRT News they managed to get into the Munich stadium the day before the match and hid in a toilet cubicle.

After sticking a homemade “Out of Order” sign on the door, the pair waited in silence for more than a day as stadium staff used the facility.

“We had a backpack with snacks and we played around on our phones to kill time,” Remmerie told the Belgian public broadcaster.

“The lights were on all the time and the sitting position was uncomfortable, so sleeping was almost impossible. That made it physically and mentally difficult.”

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Once they heard fans starting to use the toilets on matchday, the pair left their bolthole and made their way past ticket inspectors to join the 86,600 crowd in the stands.

“We looked carefully at which security guard was paying the least attention. While on the phone and with food in our hands, we just walked on, and suddenly we were inside,” Remmerie added.

“PSG won 5-0 and we were also in the supporters’ section of the winning team. It was the most beautiful football match we have ever seen.”

The Allianz Arena and UEFA did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

Those fans who made their way into the match more conventionally had to pay anywhere from 90 to 950 euros ($100-$1,100) for their tickets.

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How Heineken Scored a Five-Star UEFA Champions League Experience for Nigerian Fans

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Some hardcore fans displaying their loyalty to the winning team PSG at the final watch party by Heineken.

Indeed, it was an evening where football merged with lifestyle. Nigerian music stars Fido and Wande Coal brought their A-game, performing crowd favourites that had fans singing along and dancing well into the night. 

Their live performances added vibrant colour to an already electrifying evening, keeping the energy alive after the final whistle.

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Hard core fans cut across gender, as displayed by the ladies during the Heineken Watch Party in at the Lagos Continental Hotel last Saturday

Adding star power to the experience was ex-Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa, who mingled freely with guests, posed for pictures, and shared expert insight on the game, delighting fans with his presence and personal touch.

“This year’s UEFA Champions League final is not just a match—it’s a cultural moment,” said Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries. “We’re blending world-class football with unforgettable lifestyle experiences. Through our activities, we’re celebrating the real hardcore fans—the ones who make the game magical from wherever they are.”

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Shadeko added that Heineken’s goal is to ensure Nigerian fans feel seen and celebrated. “They may not be in Munich, but they’re just as important to the spirit of the game. That’s why we go all out—every year—to make this night one to remember.”

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PEPSI GOALFEST 2025: Record-Breaking UCL Final, Unforgettable Fan Experience!

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The roar of the crowd, the thrill of every shot, and the ultimate victory! Last Saturday night, Pepsi brought the UEFA Champions League 2025 final to life at the Pepsi GoalFest 2025, where PSG dominated Inter Milan in a stunning 5-0 victory, setting a new record for goals in a final.

The Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos was completely transformed into an electrifying arena, with a dominant wave of the iconic Pepsi blue.


Football fanatics experienced passion like never before. Inside and around the venue, fans engaged in thrilling football-themed games, moved to the beats of electrifying music, and stayed refreshed with Pepsi.

The energy soared as Dj Yk Mule, Mayorkun, and Do2tun delivered show-stopping performances, all powered by Pepsi.


It wasn’t just a game; it was an immersive celebration of football, an unforgettable night where every cheer, every goal, and every moment was refreshed by Pepsi!

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