In a nail-biting final, Paris Saint-Germain claimed their second consecutive Champions League title by overcoming Arsenal in a penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties). The English side struck first through Kai Havertz in the 5th minute, but the Parisians equalized from the spot shortly after the hour mark, with Ousmane Dembélé converting the penalty. Despite creating multiple chances, particularly through Bradley Barcola late in the match, PSG’s players remained focused while Arsenal appealed for a spot-kick following a challenge by Nuno Mendes inside the box.

The best decision of my life

The penalty shootout proved decisive. While Nuno Mendes’ attempt was saved by David Raya, Gonçalo Ramos, Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, and Lucas Beraldo all converted their penalties with composure, leaving Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhães unable to find the net. Désiré Doué, who delivered a standout performance and scored the decisive penalty with cool precision, expressed his elation post-match. ‘I love this club more than anything. This isn’t the end—we’ll go for a third.’ he declared. João Neves, whose stellar display earned him praise, summed it up simply: ‘Joining PSG was the best decision of my life.’