Paris saint-germain crowned 2026 champions league winners: season review
Paris Saint-Germain crowned 2026 Champions League winners: a season in review
Following their historic double triumph, Paris Saint-Germain’s season in the Champions League is dissected as players receive their performance ratings after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest.
The wait is over. After years of near-misses and heartbreak on Europe’s grandest stage, Paris Saint-Germain have finally claimed their place among the continent’s elite by lifting the 2026 Champions League trophy. A dramatic 1-1 draw followed by a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest sealed their historic double.
Manager Luis Enrique built his campaign on consistency, fielding nearly the same starting XI as last season. That stability paid off in spectacular fashion. The capital club’s flawless collective performance culminated in a historic double, proving they boast the world’s finest roster. Below is their end-of-season report card, calculated from match-by-match ratings by our reporters. The standout performer?
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