Overview
- PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with Kai Havertz giving Arsenal an early lead and Ousmane Dembélé equalising from the spot in the second half.
- The match stayed 1-1 through extra time and was decided by a shootout that ended with Arsenal defender Gabriel missing the decisive kick.
- Budapest police reported pre-match clashes between small groups of PSG and Arsenal fans that led to several arrests and a police inquiry, and about 4,000 officers were deployed for security around the Puskás Aréna.
- Luis Enrique’s side became only the second club after Real Madrid to win back-to-back Champions League titles, reinforcing PSG’s recent rise in European competition.
- Arsenal finished the campaign unbeaten in this Champions League season but left without the trophy, while the final closes the club season just weeks before the 2026 World Cup and alters the legacy narratives for both teams.