Overview
- UEFA included David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice in its Champions League Team of the Season after the club reached the final.
- Arsenal completed the competition without defeat in normal or extra time but lost the final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in Budapest.
- The club kept nine clean sheets during the campaign, with Raya noted for key saves, Gabriel for defensive leadership, and Rice for controlling midfield play.
- UEFA's full XI features several PSG players and stars from other top clubs, underscoring the high level of opposition across the tournament.
- The trio's recognition is widely read as tangible validation of Mikel Arteta's multi-year rebuild and should raise the players' standing and Arsenal's profile in Europe.