Overview
- Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest to secure consecutive European titles for the club.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia played a decisive role in the final by winning the penalty that helped PSG prevail and by delivering match‑winning contributions across the knockout stages.
- UEFA confirmed Kvaratskhelia as the competition’s Best Player and named him to the Champions League Squad of the Season alongside four PSG teammates: Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes.
- Kvaratskhelia finished the campaign with roughly ten Champions League goals and six to seven assists in 16 matches, figures UEFA cited when awarding the MVP honor.
- After the final he publicly acknowledged his Napoli past with a ‘Forza Napoli’ remark, and his Champions League form has intensified discussion about his Ballon d’Or chances ahead of the 2026 World Cup.