How did PSG retain Champions League over Arsenal?

PSG repeats as Champions League champions on penalties

Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw that went to extra time.

The match culminated in a penalty shootout where PSG’s Luis Enrique’s side converted when it mattered most. Arsenal had a major moment from the spot as well: Gabriel Magalhães skied the decisive penalty, which handed PSG the shootout win and the trophy.

The broader storyline was the tight nature of the final. Both teams cancelled each other out over the 120 minutes, which set up the high-variance finale where one miss can erase an entire game. PSG’s repeat also underlined the scale of the club’s achievement—holding onto the title rather than merely winning once.

The result mattered beyond the trophy itself: it triggered widespread celebration and debate about key refereeing decisions around penalties involving Arsenal players and PSG challenges. While those details are part of postgame discussion, the central sports result remained clear—PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to retain the Champions League.

For Arsenal, the defeat was another painful loss in a season defined by reaching the final. For PSG, it completed a repeat run with a second consecutive European title decided in a shootout, cementing their status as the defining team of this Champions League cycle.