Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Ferenc Puskás Stadium in Budapest. The Parisians won the trophy 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time. This victory marks their second consecutive title in the competition, an achievement few specialists anticipated just two years ago.
From the opening minutes, the Gunners tried to take the upper hand. Bukayo Saka nearly opened the scoring, but Gianluigi Donnarumma made a decisive save. PSG, meanwhile, capitalized on its rare chances. Kylian Mbappé scored first in the 34th minute, exploiting a defensive error by Arsenal. The London side reacted immediately: Declan Rice equalized with a curling shot in the 68th minute, leaving both teams in the balance. Extra time failed to separate the two sides. Parisian goalkeeper Donnarumma shone again, making two crucial stops. On Arsenal’s side, David Raya also made key saves, but it was ultimately PSG who calmly converted their penalties. Vitinha, Dembélé, and Asensio succeeded with their attempts, while Donnarumma stopped Leandro Trossard’s shot. This victory cements PSG as a major force in European football. It follows a season marked by strong performances in the league, where the Parisian club once again dominated Ligue 1. The capital’s club now joins an exclusive circle: those who have won back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles.
The competition, organized by UEFA, had previously seen Real Madrid achieve this feat multiple times, but no French club had ever done so. The Parisians can now savor their second European triumph. Their squad, strengthened this winter, demonstrated resilience and determination. This final echoes last year’s, where PSG also triumphed on penalties against Bayern Munich. A consistency that is surprising and confirms the club’s ambition to establish itself permanently among the elite of world football.
Sophie Bartega · 30 mai 2026 · 3 min de lecture
