AFCON 2025
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are champions of Europe for the second consecutive season after beating Arsenal in the final of the Champions League.
Luis Enrique’s men beat the Gunners 4-3 on penalties to lift the trophy on Saturday evening in Budapest.
Gabriel Malghaes fired his penalty over the crossbar to the delight of the PSG fans as the French champions clinched their second title.
Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the lead in the fifth minute with a left-footed strike into the roof of the net off a solo effort.
Paris Saint-Germain dominated play after Arsenal’s goal as they tried to break through the Gummer’s resolute defence.
The beginning of the second half saw the French champions pile more pressure on Arsenal’s defence, and the Gunners eventually gave in as Mosquera fouled Kvaratskhelia in the box to hand the defending champions a penalty.
Ousmane Dembele stepped up and converted to restore parity and register his eighth goal of the campaign.
Arsenal’s claim for a penalty late in the game was waved off by the centre referee after Nuno Mendes appeared to have fouled Noni Madueke.
The Gunners made changes with Martinelli, Gyokores and Timber coming on but made little or no impact as the Gunners sat deep until the penalty shootout.
Nuno Mendes missed his spot for PSG while Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missed their spot kicks as PSG sealed another Champions League triumph.
