UEFA Champions League
4:00 p.mMay 30, 2026
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Paris Saint-Germain*1 – 1
VAT:(0-1)
Added:(2-1)
Pen:4 – 3
arsenalFerenc Puskas Stadium
Referee: Daniel Siebert, Germany
Paris Saint-Germain
arsenal
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1.77
Expected Goals (xG)
0.44
Passing by
806 (91%)
Accurate passes
196 (69%)
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39
G
Matvey Safonov
6.3
d
Nuno Mendes
118′ Holding
51
d
Willian Pacho
6.6
5
d
Marquinhos (C)
7.0
2
d
Ashraf Hakimi
6.6
8
m
Fabián Ruiz
7.0
17
m
Vitinha
7.0
m
João Neves
90+6′ rough
7
F
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
7.3
F
Ousmane Dembélé
65′
14
F
Desiré Doué
7.3
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- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal battled to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling UEFA Champions League final, with the match decided by a spectacular penalty shoot-out at the Ferenc Puskás Stadium.
Arsenal arrived in Budapest as the form side of the competition, sitting top of the table with eight straight wins and an unblemished record. PSG finished 11th but brought experience from European football’s biggest stages. The neutral venue in Hungary set the scene for an intense contest between two ambitious sides.
Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the perfect start in the sixth minute. The German striker struck with clinical precision, firing past the PSG keeper to stun the home support early on. Arsenal’s early intensity suggested they could control the opening exchanges despite PSG’s superior possession stats.
However, PSG dominated possession in the first half, with 75 percent of the ball. The Parisians created chances but struggled to break down Arsenal’s organized defence. Ousmane Dembélé was the most threatening for PSG, constantly probing the right-back but failing to find an equalizer before the break.
In the second half, PSG increased their intensity. Arsenal’s defense held firm in the intervening phase, with goalkeeper David Ramsdale making crucial saves. PSG’s frustration grew as clear-cut chances remained elusive despite their dominance.
Finally, Dembélé broke the deadlock in the 65th minute, converting a penalty to tie the score at 1-1. The PSG winger’s strike drew the teams level and sparked hope among the home fans. Neither team managed to find a winner in the remaining time, forcing the contest into overtime.
Extra time produced an end-to-end spectacle. Both teams went forward looking for the decisive goal. Chances fell to both sides, but neither goalkeeper again beat open play during the 30 minutes.
Without winning in the 120th minute, the game went to a penalty shootout. Both teams showed nerves of steel from the point, with each team scoring their first five penalties. The shootout went to sudden death, where PSG’s Achraf Hakimi and Arsenal’s Gabriel converted their penalties.
In the end, Arsenal prevailed in the penalty shootout, claiming their first European Cup in this format. The stats told the story of PSG’s control but Arsenal’s clinical advantage. PSG managed 21 shots to Arsenal’s seven, with an expected goals advantage (xG) of 1.77 to 0.44.
Declan Rice earned man of the match honors with a rating of 7.7, anchoring Arsenal’s midfield with four tackles and two key passes. Dembélé led PSG’s efforts with a 7.3 rating despite the defeat. João Neves and Nuno Mendes provided solid support for the hosts.
This result marks Arsenal’s first Champions League title, cementing their status as Europe’s elite. PSG’s dominance of possession proved insufficient against Arsenal’s defensive organization and composure in the penalty shootout. The Gunners’ perfect record remains intact as they claim continental glory.
