Paris Saint-Germain were crowned champions of Europe for the second consecutive season after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
The thrilling encounter saw Arsenal take an early lead through Kai Havertz, who found the net in the sixth minute to give the Gunners a dream start. Mikel Arteta’s side dominated the opening stages and looked determined to secure the club’s first-ever Champions League title.
PSG, however, gradually grew into the game and were rewarded in the 65th minute when Ousmane Dembélé converted a penalty to level the score for the French champions.
Despite several chances created by both teams, neither side could find a winning goal during regulation time or the additional 30 minutes of extra time, forcing the final into a tense penalty shootout.
In the shootout, PSG held their nerve, converting four of their penalties, while Arsenal managed three, handing the Parisian club another memorable European triumph.
The victory further cements PSG’s status among Europe’s elite clubs and marks another landmark achievement for manager Luis Enrique, whose side once again demonstrated resilience and composure on the biggest stage in club football.
For Arsenal, the defeat was a painful end to an impressive European campaign. Having reached the final after a series of outstanding performances throughout the tournament, the North London side came within touching distance of making history but ultimately fell short in heartbreaking fashion.
As the final whistle confirmed PSG’s triumph, celebrations erupted among the French club’s players and supporters, while Arsenal were left to reflect on a missed opportunity to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time.
PSG are now UEFA Champions League winners for the second successive season, while Arsenal’s wait for European football’s biggest prize continues.