PSG beat Arsenal to win back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) successfully defended their Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time. The match, held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, saw Arsenal's Gabriel miss a crucial penalty, sealing PSG's victory. This win marks PSG as the first team to retain the trophy since Real Madrid's three-year reign from 2016 to 2018.
- ▪PSG won the Champions League final against Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
- ▪Gabriel of Arsenal missed a decisive penalty, confirming PSG's victory.
- ▪This win makes PSG the first club to retain the Champions League title since Real Madrid.
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Sport|FootballPSG beat Arsenal to win back-to-back Champions League titles after shootoutPSG win back-to-back Champions League titles with 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMarquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain lifts the UEFA Champions League trophy after victory in the final [Carl Recine/Getty Images]By ReutersPublished On 30 May 202630 May 2026Paris Saint-Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties as Saturday’s nail-biting showdown ended 1-1 after extra time, cementing the French side’s status among Europe’s modern greats.Arsenal defender…
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