Paris Saint-Germain edges Arsenal in Champions League final on penalties
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Arsenal faced Paris Saint-Germain in a thrilling Champions League final held at Puskas Arena. After a gripping contest that extended over three hours, Arsenal lost to PSG in a penalty shootout. The match showcased Arsenal's resilience as they competed fiercely against a top-tier opponent, although ultimately fell short. This defeat marks a significant moment for Arsenal as they aim to regroup for future challenges.
- •Arsenal competed closely with PSG in the Champions League final
- •The match concluded after intense play and penalties
- •Gabriel Magalhães' set piece played a crucial role in the outcome
- •The final took place at Puskas Arena, highlighting its significance
- •Arsenal will look to bounce back in their next fixtures
- 9:55 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lewis-Skelly dazzles but Arsenal endure cruel ending to thrillingly intense final | Barney Ronay
"Some struggle to love Arteta’s side but they went toe-to-toe with Paris Saint-Germain in a gruelling contest to produce a high-grade decider It always seemed likely, somehow, that Arsenal’s season was going to come down to Gabriel Magalhães and a set piece. Just not, ideally, like this. Football does love a note of dramatic irony. And while Arsenal may have lost this Champions League final on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain after three brain-mangling hours of unresolved jab, smother and counter-thrust in the humid green bowl of the Puskas Arena, this was also a brilliant, high-grade, dizzyingly tense game of football. Continue reading...
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