UEFA Champions League – Paris Saint-Germain defeats Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to win the title.

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final was held at the Puskás Arena, where Paris Saint-Germain, after falling behind, equalized with a penalty from Dembélé and ultimately defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to claim the title.

Six minutes into the match, Arsenal's attack was cleared by Marquinhos, and Havertz received a pass from Trossard, sprinted into the penalty area, and fired a shot into the net, giving Arsenal a dream start of 1-0. In the 13th minute, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Dué made a long pass, and Fabian Ruiz's shot went wide.

In the 26th minute, Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Safonov was hit in the head by a teammate while attempting a block, but continued playing after receiving treatment. In the 36th minute, Rice took a free kick, and Gabriel headed the ball, but it went over the post.

In the 37th minute, Paris Saint-Germain attempted a counter-attack. Vitinha passed the ball to Dembele, who received it and shot from the penalty area, but his effort was blocked by an opposing player. In the 43rd minute, Nuno Mendes' cross was deflected, and Fabian Ruiz's header went over the post.

In the first half stoppage time, Fabian Ruiz received a pass from Vitinha and took a shot, but Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made the save.

In the 55th minute of the second half, Paris Saint-Germain had a free kick opportunity. Achraf Hakimi took the free kick and shot directly, but the ball was caught by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

In the 62nd minute, Kvalatschria was tripped by Moskra during an attack, and the referee awarded Paris Saint-Germain a penalty. Dembele then converted the penalty, leveling the score at 1-1 for Paris Saint-Germain. In the 72nd minute, Achraf Hakimi intercepted the ball and orchestrated an attack, but Dembele's low shot, after dealing with the defense, went wide.

In the 77th minute, Saka received a pass from Timber and took a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball was blocked. In the 89th minute, Vitinha received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 100th minute of extra time, Due created an attacking opportunity. Achraf Hakimi received the ball and took a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went over the post. In the 117th minute, João Neves' back pass was cleared, and Due took a volley, but the ball was intercepted by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

In the 120th minute, Dzekeresh received a pass from Gabriel and broke through to the edge of the penalty area before taking a long-range shot, but the ball was cleared by the opposing player.

With the score still tied after extra time, the match went to penalties. In the first round, Gonzalo Ramos and Dzekeresh both scored. In the second round, Due scored, while Eze's penalty went wide. In the third round, Nuno Mendes' penalty was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, but Rice scored.

In the fourth round, Achraf Hakimi and Martinelli both scored from their penalties. In the fifth round, Lucas Berardo scored a penalty, but Gabriel missed his own.

Ultimately, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to lift the Champions League trophy this season.

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