Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been crowned the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League champion after a dramatic victory over Arsenal in the final. The high-stakes showdown, held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday night (May 30), was ultimately decided by a tense penalty shootout.
Throughout regular time and the subsequent extra time, both European giants remained locked in a 1-1 stalemate. Arsenal drew first blood with a goal from Kai Havertz, but PSG responded with a crucial equalizer from Ousmane Dembele, forcing the match to remain deadlocked until the final whistle of extra time.
The tension peaked during the penalty shootout, where PSG narrowly edged out their opponents 4-3. While Nuno Mendes was the only PSG player to miss his spot-kick, Arsenal struggled to maintain composure, faltering twice with misses from Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes.
This historic win marks a triumphant back-to-back Champions League title for PSG, cementing their dominance in European football following their victory in the previous season.
Summary
Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The match ended in a 1-1 draw during regular and extra time, with Kai Havertz scoring for Arsenal and Ousmane Dembele equalizing for PSG.
The final was decided by a tense 4-3 penalty shootout victory for PSG. Although Nuno Mendes missed for the French side, Arsenal faltered twice with failed attempts from Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes, confirming PSG’s continued dominance in European football.