Budapest – 30.05.2026: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive season on Saturday evening at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. In an exciting final, the Parisians defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after the score was 1-1 following regular time and extra time.
Arsenal took an early lead through a goal by Kai Havertz, but Ousmane Dembélé equalized for PSG with a penalty. No further goals were scored during the extra time, so the outcome was decided by a penalty shootout. For PSG, Gonçalo Ramos, Amine Gouiri, Achraf Hakimi, and Lucas Beraldo successfully converted their penalties, while Gabriel Magalhães missed the decisive penalty for Arsenal by shooting over the crossbar.
After the match, Vincent Labrune, President of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), praised PSG’s performance and described the title win as “immense joy” as well as “a strong signal to all French and European football.”
PSG’s success underlines the club’s continuous development under coach Luis Enrique. Following the departure of key players such as Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, Enrique has shaped a team distinguished by teamwork and the utilization of young talents. This strategy led PSG to two consecutive Champions League titles, a feat achieved by only a few clubs in the modern era of the competition.
UEFA also acknowledged PSG’s performance. In an analysis of the final, UEFA highlighted both the tactical organization and the individual performances of the players that significantly contributed to the victory.
For the French football community, PSG’s second Champions League title represents a historic milestone. It demonstrates not only the strength of the club but also the quality and competitiveness of French football at the European level. This success could serve as a catalyst for further investments and development within French football.
Celebrations of the title win took place in Paris, where fans celebrated their club’s success extensively. Despite the joy over the victory, it was emphasized that future celebrations in the city should remain calm and respectful to ensure the safety of all involved.
With this triumph, PSG has not only proven its dominance in French football but also solidified its position as a serious contender on the European stage. The upcoming seasons will reveal whether the club can repeat this success and further expand its ambitions on the international pitch.