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PSG Retain Champions League With Penalty Shootout Win Over Arsenal

A 1-1 draw in Budapest was decided by a 4-3 penalty shootout that confirms Paris Saint‑Germain as back‑to‑back European champions.

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(AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)
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El delantero francés del Paris Saint-Germain, Ousmane Dembélé anotó el gol del empate desde el punto de penalti ante el arquero español del Arsenal, David Raya

Overview

  • The final at Puskás Aréna ended 1-1 after 120 minutes and PSG won the penalty shootout 4-3 on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
  • Kai Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead around the fifth minute with a counter finish, and Ousmane Dembélé levelled for PSG from the penalty spot in the second half.
  • The shootout was settled when Arsenal missed two spot kicks, including Eberechi Eze and the decisive miss by Gabriel Magalhães that handed PSG the trophy.
  • Reports say PSG controlled large portions of the match, creating more chances and sustaining heavy possession while Arsenal relied on a compact defensive set-up to protect their early lead.
  • The win makes PSG consecutive Champions League winners and preserves Arsenal's search for a first title, with the runner-up prize for Arsenal reported at €18.5 million and match officials listed as Daniel Siebert with VAR Bastian Dankert.