PSG have won the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, defeating Arsenal 4–3 on penalties after a tense final that ended level following Kai Havertz’s early opener and Ousmane Dembélé’s immediate response.
The match began at high intensity. Kai Havertz put Arsenal ahead in the 5th minute, but just one minute later, Dembélé equalised from the penalty spot, bringing PSG level almost instantly.
The final went the distance, and the penalty shootout unfolded as follows:
Penalty Shootout Result
PSG win 4–3
PSG vs Arsenal
- Gonçalo Ramos — Goal (1–0)
- Viktor Gyökeres — Goal (1–1)
- Désiré Doué — Goal (2–1)
- Eberechi Eze — Miss (2–1)
- Nuno Mendes — Miss (2–1)
- Declan Rice — Goal (2–2)
- Achraf Hakimi — Goal (3–2)
- Gabriel Martinelli — Goal (3–3)
- Lucas Beraldo — Goal (4–3)
- Gabriel Magalhães — Miss (4–3)
Unfortunately for Arsenal, Gabriel Magalhães was the player who missed the decisive penalty, handing PSG their second consecutive Champions League title.
Fan Reactions on X
Arsenal supporters reacted emotionally after the heartbreaking defeat.
Rodrigo Iguasnia defended the players, saying:
We deserved so much more. This isn’t on the players. They were amazing”
Another fan, Chaf Manolis, expressed unwavering loyalty:
“We LOVE you ARSENAL! There’s more trophies to come. We’re back”
Softfootball believes this defeat does not define Arsenal’s season. The club reached the Carabao Cup final, won the 2025/26 Premier League, and finished Champions League runners‑up. It remains one of Arsenal’s strongest campaigns in modern history, even if the final step slipped away.
PSG, meanwhile, are now back‑to‑back Champions League winners, confirming their status as Europe’s dominant force.
