Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final against Nice on Wednesday night with a stunning victory at Parc des Princes. The match was closely contested throughout, but it was Lionel Messi's late free-kick that sealed PSG's fate.

Messi, who had been playing spectacularly for PSG this season, scored the game-winner from just outside the box to put his side ahead. His goal came after a long build-up involving several players, including Neymar Jr., who provided two assists.

The match started slowly, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm. However, as the first half wore on, PSG began to gain control. They dominated possession and took several shots on target, but Nice managed to keep them at bay.

In the second half, PSG continued to press high up the pitch and looked set to break through. But Nice were determined to hold out, and they managed to create some chances themselves. In the 85th minute, Neymar Jr. delivered a cross into the box, which was headed towards the back post by Karim Benzema. However, he couldn't score and the ball went wide.

It wasn't until the 92nd minute that things changed. Messi was fouled inside the penalty area by Nice defender Nacer Chadli, and he calmly converted the resulting free-kick to give PSG the lead. The goal was a perfect illustration of Messi's ability to read the game and make crucial decisions under pressure.

Neymar Jr. also made a big contribution to the team's success, providing two assists. First, he fed Messi with a delicious pass before setting up Mbappe for another goal. Then, he played a key role in creating the opportunity for Messi to score the winning goal.

As the match ended, PSG celebrated their victory with a rousing home crowd. They will now face Real Madrid in the final, where they will hope to repeat their successful run in last year's competition. The win against Nice is a testament to the quality of their squad and the leadership of manager Thomas Tuchel.