In a nail-biting climax, Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive Champions League title by edging out Arsenal in a penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties). The English side struck first through Kai Havertz in the fifth minute, but the Parisians clawed their way back with an equalizer from the spot, scored by Ousmane Dembélé just after the hour mark. The match saw numerous chances created by PSG, including a late effort from Bradley Barcola, while Arsenal protested a penalty claim for a challenge by Nuno Mendes inside the box.

“The best decision of my life”

The penalty shootout proved to be the decisive moment. While Nuno Mendes saw his attempt saved by David Raya, Gonçalo Ramos, Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, and Lucas Beraldo all converted their penalties. Désiré Doué, who delivered a masterclass in midfield and calmly slotted home the winning penalty, expressed his euphoria post-match. “I love this club too much—this isn’t the end. We’re going for a third,” he declared. João Neves, whose stellar performance earned him widespread acclaim, echoed the sentiment: “Joining PSG was the best decision of my life.”