Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League title after dramatic penalty shootout win over Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League after a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest, becoming only the second club in the modern era to win back-to-back titles. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Kai Havertz giving Arsenal the lead before PSG equalized through Vitinha in the 87th minute. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero, saving Arsenal’s final penalty from Declan Rice to secure PSG’s second consecutive European crown.
The final was a tense, evenly matched affair, with both sides creating chances but failing to break the deadlock in regulation time. PSG manager Luis Enrique had dismissed the notion of favorites before the match, emphasizing the importance of small details in high-stakes games. Arsenal, fresh off their first Premier League title in 22 years, pushed hard for a historic double but fell short in the shootout, mirroring their near-misses in recent seasons.
PSG’s triumph cements their status as Europe’s dominant force, matching Real Madrid’s 2017 achievement of consecutive Champions League wins. For Arsenal, the defeat extends their long wait for European glory, despite their domestic resurgence under Mikel Arteta. The match also marked a symbolic passing of the torch, with PSG’s veteran core—led by Kylian Mbappé and Marquinhos—overcoming a rejuvenated Arsenal side that had ended their two-decade league drought just weeks earlier. The result sets the stage for next season’s competition, with PSG now eyeing a historic three-peat.
Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League title after dramatic penalty shootout win over Arsenal
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die zeit · 7 days ago
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france24 · 7 days ago
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france24 · 7 days ago
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thejournal · 7 days ago
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theguardian · 7 days ago
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le monde · 7 days ago
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thejournal · 7 days ago
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le monde · 7 days ago
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france24 · 8 days ago
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