Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League after dramatic shootout win over Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest, becoming the first club in five years to win back-to-back titles. Gabriel Magalhães’ missed spot-kick in the seventh round of the shootout sealed PSG’s triumph, capping a tense final that finished 1-1 after extra time.
Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the lead in the 22nd minute, but PSG equalized through Ousmane Dembélé’s 67th-minute penalty. Arsenal believed they should have been awarded a second penalty in extra time, though referee Felix Brych waved away their appeals. The match remained deadlocked until the shootout, where PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saved from Declan Rice before Magalhães skied his decisive effort over the bar.
Manager Luis Enrique hailed the victory as "even bigger" than PSG’s previous Champions League win, becoming only the fifth coach to lift the trophy three times. "This team has shown incredible resilience," Enrique said, praising his side’s ability to recover from Arsenal’s early dominance. Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta urged his players to channel their disappointment into next season’s campaign. "We will have to improve to get a different outcome," he said, acknowledging the pain of falling short in the shootout.
The win cements PSG’s status as Europe’s dominant force, with the Parc des Princes erupting in celebration as fans watched the shootout unfold on giant screens. Arsenal, who secured their first Premier League title in 22 years just weeks earlier, now face questions over their ability to convert domestic success into European glory. The final marked the first time an English side had reached the Champions League showpiece since Manchester City’s defeat in 2025.
Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League after dramatic shootout win over Arsenal
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die zeit · 7 days ago
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euronews · 7 days ago
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france24 · 7 days ago
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euronews · 7 days ago
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aljazeera · 7 days ago
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theguardian · 7 days ago
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bluesky bot · 7 days ago
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