• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the Champions League final
• The club became only the second club after Real Madrid to win consecutive Champions League titles in the modern era
• Arsenal suffered a second Champions League final defeat, 20 years after losing to Barcelona in 2006

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title on Saturday night, May 30, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after an enthralling 1-1 draw that lasted through extra time in Budapest.

The victory secured back-to-back European crowns for the French giants, making them only the second club in the Champions League era, after Real Madrid, to win consecutive titles.

Arsenal, crowned Premier League champions under Mikel Arteta, came within touching distance of a first-ever Champions League trophy but ultimately suffered heartbreak in their second appearance in a final, two decades after losing to Barcelona in 2006.

PSG winger Desire Doue could not hide his emotions after the triumph.

"We are so, so proud, so happy, so grateful," Doue told TNT Sports. "As a team, as a family, I think we deserve that… look at the fans, we are so happy."

For PSG, the victory marked another milestone in a remarkable transformation under coach Luis Enrique.

After ending a 55-year wait for their first Champions League title last season, the French club has now established itself among Europe's elite.

"It was Real Madrid, and now it's us too," PSG midfielder Fabian Ruiz told Movistar. "They defended all through the game, and football is fair… today the right team won."

The match began perfectly for Arsenal. Just six minutes into the contest, Kai Havertz capitalised on a defensive error to fire the Gunners into an early lead.

Marquinhos' attempted clearance ricocheted into Havertz's path, allowing the German forward to race through on goal and smash a powerful finish into the roof of the net.

The goal stunned PSG and handed Arsenal the advantage against a side that had struggled to break down the London club's disciplined defence throughout the first half.

Despite dominating possession, PSG found few openings as Arsenal's backline remained organised and compact.

Gabriel produced a crucial challenge to deny Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, while goalkeeper David Raya was rarely troubled before the break.

The French champions increased the tempo after halftime and eventually found the breakthrough midway through the second period. Kvaratskhelia combined brilliantly with Ousmane Dembele before being brought down in the penalty area by Cristhian Mosquera.

Dembele stepped up and calmly sent Raya the wrong way to level the score at 1-1, igniting celebrations among the PSG supporters.

PSG pushed hard for a winner, with Kvaratskhelia striking the post and substitute Bradley Barcola missing a promising opportunity late in normal time.

Arsenal, however, remained resilient and forced the contest into extra time.

Neither side could find a decisive goal during the additional 30 minutes, setting the stage for a tense penalty shootout.

The drama intensified when Arsenal's Eberechi Eze missed his spot-kick, only for Raya to keep the Gunners alive by saving Nuno Mendes' effort. Declan Rice converted confidently to level proceedings at 2-2.

However, PSG maintained their composure under pressure. After Lucas Beraldo converted to put the French side 4-3 ahead, Arsenal defender Gabriel stepped up needing to score to keep his team alive.

Instead, his effort sailed over the crossbar, sparking wild celebrations among the PSG players and supporters.

The triumph delivered Luis Enrique his third Champions League title as a coach, placing him among an exclusive group of managers to win Europe's premier club competition three times.

More importantly for PSG, it reinforced their status as the dominant force in European football and raised hopes that a new era of continental supremacy may only just be beginning.

Arsenal crowned 2025/26 Premier League champions after 22-year wait

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Arsenal was crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years, sealing the 2025/26 title after Manchester City were held to a 1–1 draw away at Bournemouth.

The result confirmed the Gunners’ position at the top of the table, ending a long wait for league glory that dates back to their famous “Invincibles” season in 2003/04. It also marks the club’s first major trophy in six years and represents a significant milestone in the tenure of manager Mikel Arteta.