PSG retains Champions League, beats Arsenal 4-3 on penalties

Saturday, May 30, 2026Confirmed

Sports Desk

What we know

Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League on Saturday in Budapest, beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw through extra time at the Puskás Arena. Kai Havertz put Arsenal ahead in the sixth minute; Ousmane Dembélé equalized from the spot in the 65th minute after Cristhian Mosquera fouled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães blasted the decisive fifth Arsenal penalty over the bar.

PSG became the first club to retain the Champions League title since Real Madrid's three-year run from 2016 to 2018, and only the second side to go back-to-back in the Champions League era — a year after thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 in the Munich final. Arsenal, fresh off a first Premier League title in 22 years, missed a league-and-Europe double.

What's confirmed

AP/BBC: Match finished 1-1 after extra time; PSG won the shootout 4-3 when Gabriel missed (AP/BBC).
BBC/Guardian: Havertz scored early for Arsenal; Dembélé converted the equalizing penalty after Mosquera's foul on Kvaratskhelia (BBC/Guardian).
BBC/Guardian: PSG is the first club since Real Madrid (2016–18) to retain the Champions League title (BBC/Guardian).
AP: Final was played at Budapest's Puskás Arena under Luis Enrique; Arsenal's Mikel Arteta side fell short of a historic double (AP).

What's still developing

Squad turnover and World Cup call-ups for both clubs ahead of the expanded 48-team tournament.
Whether PSG can push for a third straight title next season under Luis Enrique.

Sources

AP News — PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal link
BBC Sport — Champions League final: PSG join 'greatest of all time' with back-to-back wins link
The Guardian — Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League as Arsenal dream dashed in shootout link
Reuters — PSG forge modern dynasty with Champions League shootout triumph over Arsenal link