PSG’s Marquinhos lifts the trophy celebrating after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, May 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr Josek)

PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Final Highlights:Paris Saint Germain defended their Champions League crown and became only the second team after Real Madrid to retain the title, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a whirlwind night of football.

Ahead of penalties, both teams were tied at 1-1 after Kia Havertz and Ousmane Dembele strikes in regulation time. Then came Extra Time and the two powerhouses couldn’t be separated then as well so the tie went to a penalty shootout.

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It was a dramatic end to the match after Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missed the decisive spot kicks for Arsenal leading to the defending champions PSG ultimately winning their second Champions League title 4-3 on penalties.

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Champions League final: Less game time for stars may give PSG an edge vs Arsenal

When Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) play Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, the defending champions will have fresher legs on the field at the Puskás Aréna because of less game time during the domestic campaign compared to their challengers.

PSG’s fifth Ligue 1 title on the trot puts them a class apart, the gulf between them and the rest big enough for manager Luis Enrique to rest key players but still win silverware.

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