May 30, 2026
For more than a decade, Paris St Germain’s pursuit of Champions League success ended in spring-time failure, with repeated late exits turning lofty ambition into familiar disappointment.
There were costly collapses against Barcelona and Manchester United, big-spending recruitment drives and a familiar sense of turmoil that came each year as the knockout stages approached.
Now, after years spent trying to buy European greatness, PSG stand on the verge of legitimacy amongst their peers as they aim to repeat last year’s triumph in Europe’s top club competition.
Victory for the holders against Arsenal in today’s Champions League final in Budapest would not only deliver another trophy to Qatar Sports Investments’ vast collection.
