Overview
- Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time to retain the UEFA Champions League.
- Arsenal created almost nothing in open play, completing roughly 28% possession and registering one shot on target over 120 minutes.
- High‑profile pundits publicly condemned Arsenal’s approach, with Christophe Dugarry calling it “unbearable” and Jamie Carragher questioning whether it was tactic or a lack of attacking quality.
- The shootout was decisive: Arsenal missed key spot‑kicks, including Eberechi Eze and Gabriel, which cost them the trophy.
- Mikel Arteta acknowledged flaws in the team’s set‑up and the club has signalled summer decisions to bring more attacking players and change their tactical margins.