PSG Defends Champions League Title on Penalties
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- Paris Saint‑Germain won the Champions League final on penalties after a 1‑1 draw with Arsenal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
- Arsenal took the early lead in the sixth minute through Kai Havertz, but Paris Saint‑Germain equalised via Ousmane Dembélé’s second‑half penalty.
- Eberechi Eze missed his penalty in the shootout, contributing to PSG’s 4‑3 victory after Gabriel Magalhães shot over the crossbar.
- Paris Saint‑Germain became only the second club since the 1992 competition restructuring to defend the Champions League crown, after Real Madrid.
- Paris Saint‑Germain dominated possession (74%) and created 21 shots on goal, far out‑shooting Arsenal’s seven, with an expected‑goals advantage of 1.77 to 0.44.
Why it matters: PSG gains a historic second‑year Champions League title, boosting club prestige and prize revenue, while Arsenal loses the chance to claim Europe’s top club prize, affecting their confidence before the crucial Premier League showdown with Manchester City.
