Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Champions League final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on May 31, 2026, after the match ended 1-1 following extra time. Ousmane Dembélé equalized from the penalty spot in the 65th minute after Kai Havertz gave Arsenal a sixth-minute lead. Gabriel Magalhães missed the decisive penalty, sending his shot over the crossbar, making PSG the second team in the modern era to retain the trophy after Real Madrid.
psg beat arsenal on pens in budapest after a 1-1 draw. dembele equalized from the spot after havertz scored early. gabriel magalhaes skied the decisive penalty, giving psg back-to-back ucl titles.
PSG's back-to-back Champions League titles cement their status as the dominant force in European football under manager Luis Enrique, joining only Real Madrid in achieving the feat in the modern era. The result also marks a painful near-miss for Arsenal, who were seeking their first Champions League title since 2006. The victory further solidifies PSG's legacy as a European powerhouse, with the club now firmly established beyond its domestic dominance.
psg join real madrid as the only clubs to win back-to-back ucls in the modern era. arsenal's wait for a second title continues. luis enrique's psg are officially the team to beat in europe.
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