PSG defeats Arsenal on penalties after Dembele equalizes in Champions League final

31 May 2026 · Source balance: Centre

Paris Saint-Germain won their second consecutive Champions League title on Saturday after a dramatic penalty shootout with Arsenal at Budapest's Puskas Arena. Arsenal took the lead through Kai Havertz in the sixth minute, but PSG equalized when Ousmane Dembele converted a penalty in the 65th minute after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was fouled. The match remained level at one-all after extra time. PSG prevailed four to three in the subsequent penalty shootout, with Arsenal defender Gabriel sending his final attempt over the crossbar. This victory makes PSG only the second club in the modern Champions League era to win back-to-back titles, following Real Madrid's achievement between 2016 and 2018. For Arsenal, it ended their bid to capture a first European Cup in their 140-year history.