May 30, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain’s Russian goalkeeper #39 Matvey Safonov clears the ball 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 Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic final that ended 1-1 after extra time in Budapest.
Kai Havertz fired Arsenal ahead in the sixth minute, but Ousmane Dembele’s second-half penalty restored parity for PSG, who eventually prevailed in the shootout to successfully defend their European crown.
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