Paris Saint‑Germain clinches Champions League crown after penalty shootout

Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) defeated Arsenal FC in the UEFA Champions League final held at Budapest’s Puskás Arena on 31 May. The match ended 1‑1 after regular time and extra‑time, with goals from Arsenal’s Kai Havertz and PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé converting a penalty.

In the ensuing shootout, PSG scored four of five penalties while Arsenal missed two, including a decisive miss by Gabriel. PSG therefore became the first club since Real Madrid to retain the European title, winning their second consecutive Champions League trophy.

Key moments included Havertz’s early strike for Arsenal, Dembélé’s equaliser from the spot, and the crucial saves by PSG’s goalkeeper. The victory adds to PSG’s growing trophy haul and marks a historic defence of the competition’s most coveted prize.