Arsenal loses Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain

Arsenal were defeated 4‑3 in a penalty shoot‑out after a 1‑1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final held in Budapest. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment at the loss, noting the team had not lost a single match in the competition until the final and lamented a missed penalty decision involving player Madoukou. He praised PSG and Luis Enrique, calling them the best team in the world, while also acknowledging the difficulty of accepting the defeat.

Pundit Patrice Oura, former French international, commented that PSG's strength could overwhelm Arsenal, suggesting the French club could "destroy" Arsenal if they field a full-strength side. He compared PSG’s dominance to historic teams such as Real Madrid under Zidane and highlighted the unpredictable nature of a single final match.