Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his team's first goal after penalty during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal FC at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30, 2026. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)
The hopes of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans remain alive. After conceding an early goal from Havertz in the sixth minute and enduring a sluggish first hour, the Parisians reignited their campaign on a penalty kick in the UEFA Champions League final. Their star forward, Ousmane Dembélé, stepped up to convert the spot-kick (65th minute), expertly placing the ball past Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya to the right.
the dramatic turnaround
The match took a decisive twist when Kvaratskhelia drew a foul on the left flank, leading to a late challenge by Mosquera, the Arsenal defender. Already shown a yellow card earlier, Mosquera narrowly avoided a second booking that would have seen him sent off. Miquel Arteta acted swiftly, substituting the Spanish defender immediately after the foul.
key moments of the final
The opening goal by Havertz set the tone for a tense early period, with PSG struggling to find rhythm. However, the introduction of Dembélé’s penalty breathed new life into the match, sparking celebrations among the Parisian supporters. The transformation was palpable as the team shifted from a defensive posture to an attacking one, seizing the momentum in the dying moments of the game.
The equalizer not only restored parity but also injected excitement into what had been a tightly contested affair. Fans at the Puskás Arena in Budapest witnessed a rollercoaster finale, with PSG’s resilience on full display.
