Paris Saint-Germain defeats Arsenal in Champions League penalty shootout

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to claim back to back Champions League titles, a feat previously only achieved by Real Madrid. Arsenal players Eberechi Eze and Gabriel shot wide and high in the shoot-out and it didn't help that Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved the kick from Nuno Mendes.

Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot.After Lucas Beraldo put the Ligue 1 winners 4-3 up, Arsenal defender Gabriel was left with the fifth kick for his side and lashed it high over the crossbar to hand PSG the trophy. rbs/mw/jc

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to claim back to back Champions League titles, a feat previously only achieved by Real Madrid. Arsenal players Eberechi Eze and Gabriel shot wide and high in the shoot-out and it didn't help that Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved the kick from Nuno Mendes.

It was a showpiece that held the football world in its grip, the tension mounting exponentially, everything on the line. For Paris Saint-Germain, there was the opportunity to make it clear that this is a dynastic team; the rarity of retaining a Champions League title. For Arsenal, it was simple. Never mind the Invincibles. They stood to be immortal, a first triumph in this competition to follow their first Premier League triumph in 22 years; the thing that has changed everything about the mood around the club. Continue reading...