Paris Saint-Germain has successfully defended their Champions League title, securing a thrilling 4–3 victory in a penalty shootout against Arsenal in Budapest. The match concluded with a 1–1 draw after extra time, with Gabriel Magalhães missing the crucial penalty that allowed PSG to lift the trophy once again.

Match Overview

The final took place at the Puskás Aréna, where PSG faced Arsenal in front of a packed crowd. This marked PSG's third appearance in the Champions League final, while Arsenal made their second. PSG had previously lost to Bayern Munich in the 2020 final but claimed their first title in 2025 with a commanding 5-0 win over Inter Milan.

Key Moments

The match kicked off with an early goal from Arsenal's Kai Havertz, who capitalized on a defensive error by PSG. After receiving the ball from Trossard, he drove down the left flank and scored from close range, putting Arsenal ahead 1-0. Following this, Arsenal adopted a defensive strategy, effectively stifling PSG's attacking threats and preventing them from creating significant scoring chances in the first half. A critical moment came just before halftime when Marquinhos made a vital sliding tackle to deny Havertz a second goal.

In the second half, PSG's persistence paid off when Ousmane Dembélé equalized from the penalty spot after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was fouled in the box. The match remained level through extra time, leading to the decisive penalty shootout.

Ultimately, PSG's composure in the shootout allowed them to secure their second consecutive Champions League title, while Arsenal was left searching for their first trophy in this prestigious competition despite a strong domestic season.