Defending champions of the UEFA Champions League PSG retained their trophy on Saturday, 30th May, 2026, after defeating Arsenal 4-3 via penalty shootouts in Budapest.

Both teams tied things up at 1-1 after regulation time and extra time, before the French champions clinch the coveted trophy, following crucial penalty misses by Eberechi Eze and Gabriel.

See the minute-by-minute account of the encounter below: 👇

5pm…The 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League Final match is underway in Budapest, with an early goal by Arsenal.

7′ GOAL… Arsenal takes the lead with Havertz left foot to the roof of the net PSG 0-1 Arsenal. Havertz broke through from the left flank.

14′ Dembele and his teammates invaded the Gunners’ box, struggled to gain ball possession but Gabriel stood firm with his defensive partners.

Arsenal striker Saka mistakenly handles ball as he misses to clear the ball inside the his own box but the referee ignored.

17′ PSG 0-1 Arsenal

25′ The English Premier League Champions (Arsenal) are cooling it down in the midfield, trying to catch PSG on the counter, but the efforts didn’t jell.

30′ Two PSG strikers’ simulation in Arsenal box ignored by the referee, game on.

31′ PSG 0-1 Arsenal.

PSG goalkeeper injury scare, following a collision in his box, he’s back in action.

37′ PSG 0-1 Arsenal

41′ It’s becoming a tense situation, with Paris Saint-Germain players Hakimi, Dembele and the others throwing everything into the game, but they only headed a slim chance over the bar.

41′ PSG 0-1 Arsenal.

45′ 6 minutes added time, Havertz through with another chance but his feeble shot stopped by PSG defender.

45+4′ Big Chance: PSG comes with plans to open Arsenal’s defense, but came to nothing.

Half Time: Arsenal leads at half time.

PSG 0-1 Arsenal

46′ Second half begins in Budapest…

51′ The defending champions (PSG) began the restart on an explosive note, attempting to break through from both wings. But a resolute defense of the Gunners keep them at bay.

54′ Saka booked for foul play, giving a free kick advantage to PSG, Hakimi steps forward to take it, very tricky but goalkeeper Raya gathered well.

55′ PSG 0-1 Arsenal.

61′ Penalty for PSG: Arsenal defender hacks down a striker Kvaratskhelia in the box.

62′ Goal! Dembele scores from the spot, levels for the defending champions.

63′ PSG 1-1 Arsenal.

70′ PSG corner kick: came to nothing.

78′ PSG are more aggressive now, with a volley by Kvaratskhelia but the shot was wide.

80′ Arsenal Manager pulls out Saka and introduced Madueke, while PSG brought in Bradley Barcola to assist Kvaratskhelia upfront.

90′ 6 minutes added time given.

Dembele substituted, as Arsenal push forward for a possible chance, lost possession to Barcola who ran towards the other side, shot wide.

Full Time: PSG 1-1 Arsenal.

Next is extra time.

90′-105′ Both teams could score any goal throughout the first half of the extra time.

105′-120′ Second half of the extra time yet to produce any goal yet.

Penalties have started and Arsenal loses crucial kicks from Eberechi Eze and Gabriel.

PSG are champions again, penalty shootouts ends 4-3 against Arsenal.

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