Arsenal loses Champions League final to PSG in penalty shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Arsenal fell to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final held recently, as the match ended in a penalty shootout. Arsenal's starting players logged a total of 21,458 league minutes during the 2025-26 season, significantly outpacing PSG's lineup, which played 6,081 minutes less. This loss marks a tough moment for the club, highlighting the harsh realities often present in knockout football. Arsenal will now look to regroup and focus on upcoming league fixtures following the defeat.
- •Arsenal played PSG in the Champions League final
- •Match decided by penalty shootout
- •Arsenal's XI logged over 21,000 league minutes this season
- •PSG's lineup had 6,081 fewer minutes
- •Arsenal aims to improve in future competitions
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"It's devastating to lose a Champions League final on penalties. Arsenal's starting XI had played a combined 21,458 league minutes for the Gunners in 2025-26, which was 6,081 more than PSG's line-up.
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