Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final after a 1-1 draw, with Désiré Doué inspiring the fightback. Kai Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead, but Ousmane Dembélé equalised from the penalty spot. The shootout saw Gabriel Magalhães miss the decisive spot-kick for Arsenal.
PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov was at fault for Havertz's goal, forgetting he could use his hands, but was not required to make a save in the shootout. Arsenal's David Raya came close to being a hero but could not stop Dembélé's penalty or enough spot-kicks.
Key performers included Vitinha, who was the heartbeat of PSG's midfield, and João Neves, who battled physically. For Arsenal, William Saliba was reliable defensively, and Myles Lewis-Skelly justified his selection with a critical block. Havertz impressed with his goal and leadership.
Notable absentees from the match included four players who missed the final due to injury or suspension: Arsenal's Ben White and PSG's Presnel Kimpembe, Nuno Tavares, and Marco Verratti. Their absence affected both teams' depth and tactics.
