The Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League trophy in a nail-biting final against Arsenal, triumphing in a penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3) after a grueling 120 minutes. The Gunners struck first through Kai Havertz in the fifth minute, but PSG equalized from the spot just after the hour mark, converted by Ousmane Dembélé. The Parisians dominated much of the encounter, with Bradley Barcola coming close to sealing victory late in regulation time, while Arsenal protested a potential penalty claim after Nuno Mendes’ challenge in the box.

‘The best decision of my life’

The penalty shootout proved decisive as PSG’s composure held firm. Nuno Mendes saw his attempt saved by David Raya, but Gonçalo Ramos, Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, and Lucas Beraldo all converted their spot-kicks. Désiré Doué, who delivered a composed penalty and starred throughout, expressed his emotions post-match. ‘I love this club more than anything. This isn’t the end. We’re coming for a third.’ he declared. João Neves, whose stellar performance earned praise, shared a similar sentiment: ‘Joining PSG was the best decision I’ve ever made.’