PSG claims second Champions League title with dramatic penalty shootout win over Arsenal

In a nail-biting final, Paris Saint-Germain secured their second Champions League title by overcoming Arsenal in a penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties). The Gunners struck first through Kai Havertz in the 5th minute, but PSG equalized via a penalty from Ousmane Dembélé late in the first half. The Parisians created numerous chances, with Bradley Barcola nearly scoring late, while Arsenal appealed for a penalty after Nuno Mendes’ challenge in the box.

The best decision of my life

The shootout proved decisive for PSG. Nuno Mendes’ attempt was saved by David Raya, but Gonçalo Ramos, Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, and Lucas Beraldo all converted their penalties, while Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhães failed to convert. Désiré Doué, who scored a crucial penalty and delivered a stellar performance, expressed his joy post-match. “I love this club so much; this isn’t over. We’ll go for a third,” he declared. João Neves, who played an exceptional game, simply stated: “Joining PSG was the best decision of my life.”