Budapest – 30.05.2026: In an exciting UEFA Champions League final, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) prevailed over Arsenal with a 4-3 win on penalties, after regular and extra time ended 1-1. The match, played at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, offered football fans an exciting and hard-fought contest.
Arsenal took the lead as early as the fifth minute with Kai Havertz, who capitalized on an error in the PSG defense. The Parisians equalized in the second half thanks to Ousmane Dembélé, who scored a penalty in the 65th minute, awarded after a foul on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. In the painful extra time, neither team managed to score, so the title had to be decided by a shootout.
During the penalty shootout, PSG’s Nuno Mendes missed a shot, but the shooters Gonçalo Ramos, Amine Adli, Achraf Hakimi, and Gabriel Beraldo scored for the French side. For Arsenal, besides Eze, it was decisive that Gabriel shot the final penalty over the crossbar. With this victory, PSG secured its second consecutive Champions League title.
The matchup between PSG and Arsenal was a rematch of numerous European encounters: the two teams had previously faced each other seven times in UEFA competitions, with an even record of two wins each and three draws. Last season, the Parisians had won 3-1 on aggregate against the Londoners in the semifinals.
For PSG coach Luis Enrique, the triumph had a special meaning. He led the team through difficult periods marked by hooliganism problems and the threat of relegation. Under his guidance, the team won the Champions League in 2025, focusing especially on young players and teamwork after the departure of stars like Neymar and Kylian Mbappé.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta showed a solid performance despite the narrow defeat. The London club, which had not reached a final since 2006, is aiming for its first title in this competition. The technical duel between the Spaniards Arteta and Enrique gave the match a special significance.
The atmosphere in the stadium was energized by passionate fans of both teams. Arsenal supporters sang “North London Forever,” a chant celebrating their Islington neighborhood. PSG fans responded with “Tous ensemble on chantera,” an anthem expressing the bond with their club and its history.
With this victory, Paris Saint-Germain consolidates its status as a European elite team. While Arsenal continues to chase the dream of their first Champions League title, the team impressed with their performance, fueling great hopes for future successes.