Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League as Arsenal dream dashed in shootout

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Coverage of the event diverges in terms of emphasis, with The Guardian focusing on Arsenal's lost opportunity, while the International homepage highlights the victory as a win for Gulf sovereign wealth. The Japan Times notes Paris…

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/davidhytner· May 30, 2026 · 7:19 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 56 views

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Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a tense final that ended in a penalty shootout. Arsenal initially took the lead with a goal from Kai Havertz, but PSG equalized through Ousmane Dembélé. The match concluded dramatically with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães missing the decisive penalty, allowing PSG to celebrate their victory.

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▪Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League final against Arsenal in a penalty shootout.
▪Arsenal took an early lead with a goal from Kai Havertz.
▪Ousmane Dembélé equalized for PSG from the penalty spot in the second half. The match went to penalties after extra time, where Gabriel Magalhães missed the final kick for Arsenal. PSG fans celebrated as their team retained the title.

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▪ Paris Saint-Germain edges Arsenal for second consecutive Champions League title — Japan Times
▪ Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League with victory over Arsenal — International homepage

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Marquinhos lifts the trophy after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League final against Arsenal. Photograph: Petr Josek/APView image in fullscreenMarquinhos lifts the trophy after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League final against Arsenal. Photograph: Petr Josek/APChampions LeagueParis Saint-Germain retain Champions League as Arsenal dream dashed in shootoutDavid Hytner at the Puskas ArenaSat 30 May 2026 15.19 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 15.55 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt was a showpiece that held the football world in its grip, the tension mounting exponentially, everything on the line.

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