Arsenal are hard to beat but, in biggest tests lik...
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- Arsenal lost the Champions League final to Paris Saint‑Germain on penalties after taking an early lead through Kai Havertz in the sixth minute.
- Arsenal recorded only 26 % possession, the lowest for any Champions League finalist since 2004, and spent 31 minutes 42 seconds of match time on time‑wasting tactics such as delayed free‑kicks and throw‑ins.
- Arsenal remained unbeaten throughout the Champions League campaign, not losing any match in regular time, but their defensive, attritional approach drew criticism for excessive time‑wasting and pressure on officials.
- Cristhian Mosquera was booked one minute into the second half for a delayed throw‑in, highlighting the referee’s frustration with Arsenal’s tactics.
Why it matters: Arsenal’s loss costs a second‑tier trophy but keeps an unbeaten record, pushing the club to rely on the same defensive grind in the upcoming title‑deciding Premier League match, where a win is vital to preserve championship hopes.
