PSG successfully defended their Champions League title.

(Baohatinh.vn) - After a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of play, PSG won 4-3 against Arsenal in the penalty shootout to successfully defend their Champions League title.

Arsenal started confidently against PSG in the 2025/26 Champions League final. In the 6th minute, Kai Havertz put the English side ahead after successfully capitalizing on a counter-attack to beat goalkeeper Matvey Safonov.

Havertz's goal opened up a historic opportunity for Arsenal.

Following a poor clearance by Marquinhos, the ball deflected off Leandro Trossard, inadvertently creating a perfect assist for Kai Havertz. The German striker raced down the left wing, unleashing a delicate shot from a tight angle that nestled into the top corner of the net, opening the scoring. This was the second time Havertz had scored the opening goal in a Champions League final.

With a defense that had kept nine clean sheets in the Champions League this season, Arsenal proactively sat deep to protect their lead. Mikel Arteta's team did an excellent job in the first half. PSG's diverse attacking moves were all thwarted by Arsenal's tight defense.

Dembele scored the equalizer for PSG.

The first half ended with a 1-0 lead for the English team. The second half unfolded similarly. Determined to break through the tight defense, the PSG players were rewarded. In the 62nd minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was fouled by Cristhian Mosquera inside the penalty area while accelerating into a dangerous zone. Referee Daniel Siebert pointed to the penalty spot. Amidst the frenzied atmosphere behind the goal, Ousmane Dembele calmly beat goalkeeper David Raya with a shot into the bottom left corner, leveling the score at 1-1 in the 65th minute.

PSG then continued to increase the pressure in an attempt to settle the match during regular time. Kvaratskhelia made an impressive burst of speed before unleashing a powerful shot that deflected off Myles Lewis-Skelly's foot and hit the outside of the post.

The final minutes were tense, with Vitinha also having a shot that narrowly missed the top corner of the net, but the two teams still had to go into extra time. Both teams played quite cautiously during the extra time and were unable to make a difference as both sides were down to ten men.

Gabriel's missed penalty gave PSG the win in the final.

A tense penalty shootout ensued. Eberechi Eze missed his penalty, creating real suspense when David Raya brilliantly saved Nuno Mendes' shot shortly afterwards, keeping Arsenal's hopes alive. However, PSG proved to be the more composed team.

With the penalty shootout score tied 4-3 in favor of PSG after five rounds, Gabriel Magalhaes stepped up to take the decisive penalty for Arsenal. The Brazilian defender shot over the crossbar. PSG ultimately won the shootout.

PSG players erupted in joy after the victory. Photo: Reuters

This victory concludes an impressive journey for PSG, who overcame a relatively unremarkable group stage to dominate the knockout rounds, scoring a remarkable 45 goals – a new Champions League record. The title also makes coach Luis Enrique one of the few managers to have won the Champions League three times.

More importantly, with this victory, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) made history by becoming the first French team to successfully defend the UEFA Champions League title.

PSG will win the Champions League in 2025-2026.

For Arsenal, this defeat further extends their woes in European competition. The London club has lost all five of their most recent European Cup finals and remains the club with the most appearances in the Champions League without ever winning the title.

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