PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time, leading to a dramatic shootout where Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive penalty. PSG captain Marquinhos expressed pride in the team's achievement, emphasizing the hard work that led to their success.
- ▪PSG won the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal on penalties, 4-3.
- ▪The match was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation and extra time.
- ▪Gabriel Magalhaes missed the final penalty for Arsenal, sealing PSG's victory.
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Open this photo in gallery:Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League in Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary, Saturday.Angelika Warmuth/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountParis Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League trophies by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Puskas Arena on Saturday. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes fired the last of his team’s penalties over the bar to hand PSG a 4-3 shootout victory.“It’s incredible, back to back,” PSG captain Marquinhos said. “From the very first day of this season the coach said it’s hard to win, and winning twice is even more difficult. So we all had to get back to work.
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