PSG Successfully Defend Their Champions League Title After Beating Arsenal FC
Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned champions after defeating Arsenal 4–3 on penalties following a tense 1–1 draw after extra time in a dramatic final that went all the way to the wire.
Match recap
Arsenal struck early through Kai Havertz in the 6th minute, finishing a well-worked attacking move involving Leandro Trossard to stun PSG in the opening stages.
PSG responded after the break, with Ousmane Dembélé restoring parity in the 65th minute from the penalty spot, bringing the final back to life and shifting momentum toward the French champions.
Despite chances at both ends in extra time, neither side could find a winner, forcing a decisive penalty shootout.
Penalty Shootout – PSG 4–3 Arsenal
PSG held their nerve from the spot in a high-pressure shootout, while Arsenal missed two crucial penalties that ultimately cost them the title.
Round-by-round shootout breakdown
| Round | PSG 🇫🇷 | Arsenal 🏴 | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonçalo Ramos ✅ | Viktor Gyökeres ✅ | Both scored | 1–1 |
| 2 | Désiré Doué ✅ | Eberechi Eze ❌ | PSG advantage | 2–1 |
| 3 | Nuno Mendes ❌ | Declan Rice ✅ | Level again | 2–2 |
| 4 | Achraf Hakimi ✅ | Gabriel Martinelli ✅ | Still tied | 3–3 |
| 5 | Lucas Beraldo ✅ | Gabriel Magalhães ❌ | PSG win | 4–3 |
With Gabriel Magalhães missing the decisive penalty, PSG sealed a 4–3 shootout victory, sparking jubilant celebrations as they lifted the trophy after a tightly contested final.
