PSG 1 – 1 Arsenal

Arsenal suffered heartbreak in the Champions League final in Budapest as they were beaten 4-3 on penalties by PSG after a tense 1-1 draw after 120 minutes.

It’s set to be a historic evening for whoever lifts the coveted trophy – Arsenal are looking for their first Champions League title 20 years after their last final appearance and will complete a historic double after their Premier League title win.

PSG were aiming to defend the title they won last year – and become the first team since Real Madrid to retain the European trophy between 2015 and 2018.

12 months ago the Parisians cruised to a 5-0 win over Inter Milan, Arsenal’s defensive nous which saw them remain unbeaten in the Champions League final until PSG’s powerful attack.

The Gunners also got off to the perfect start as Kai Havertz headed home on six minutes. Marquinhos’ attempted clearance hit Martin Odegaard from close range before falling into the striker’s path.

His lung-busting run ended with a superb finish from a tight angle over the head of a kneeling Matve Safonov. It was another goal for Havertz in a Champions League final after scoring the only goal in a 1–0 win for Chelsea against Man City in 2021.

It was a defensive masterclass from Arsenal for most of the 120 minutes, with PSG looking disjointed and lacking ideas at times.

They needed a penalty to equalize after a sloppy foul by Cristian Mosquera on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, after going behind the PSG forward and catching him on the calf. Ousmane Dembele fired home a beautiful strike from the spot.

PSG saw a flurry of chances in normal time as tired legs allowed the game to open up. In extra time too, Arsenal’s penalty appeal was blown in the first 15 minutes.

Noni Maduke beat Nuno Mendes on the outside in the box, getting his body in front of the defender before getting down. Declan Rice’s arm was in the air, as was the entire Arsenal bench – but the incident wasn’t even reviewed, while Rice and Mikel Arteta both received yellow cards.

The game then went to a penalty lottery. Eberechi Eze missed the Gunners’ second, but the ensuing spot-kick was matched by a brilliant save from David Raya to keep Mendes out.

Both teams continued to exchange blows until Gabriel headed over for Arsenal’s fifth penalty – it went sky high with PSG fans cheering behind the goal.

It was an awful moment for a player who didn’t deserve it – the Gunners defender was one of their best players at the Puskas Arena – as Arsenal fell short again in Europe.

“Devastated”, said Declan Rice TNT Sports EJ and Gabriel after the game. “It’s not good to miss a penalty in the Champions League final, but we love them.

“It happens in football. They’re not the last players to miss a penalty in a final. Everyone misses a penalty. We wouldn’t have won the Premier League without those two this season. It’s cruel, but we take the positives.”

Arteta: We have to recognize how good this season has been

Arsenal boss Michael Arteta from TNT Sports: “It’s very difficult to accept. You’re so consistent in the competition until the final and you lose the trophy on penalty kicks. It’s a tough one.

“We haven’t done it (win the league) for 22 years and it’s only the second time in our history (we’ve reached the final).

“We have to recognize the season we had. Nobody’s going to take the pain away from you.

“I think you’ve got to go through the motions. If you’re in pain, go through the pain. If you’ve done something wrong, you’ve got to learn from it.

“Think about it. Show ambition that we want to go again.

“I’m very proud of them (the players) … We know internally what we’ve been through. To manage this group of players, the way they carry this badge. We’ve reached the big one and we’ve missed the biggest one.”

Rice: This loss will not define us

of Arsenal Declan Rice talk to TNT Sports: “Losing the Champions League final on penalties is devastating. We’ve tried to take a lot of perspective on how far we’ve come as a group. An incredible season. Our 63rd game in all competitions. We gave it absolutely everything.

“We took the game to penalties. It’s a lottery. It’s football, you either win in the pen or you lose. Some of the best teams in the world lose in the pen. We’re on that end tonight.

“We’ve won together and we’ve lost together. I’m so proud of these guys. What a season. It’s been unbelievable. I can’t speak highly enough for everybody. I’m obviously disappointed but I’m trying to put a little perspective on it. We’ll be back.

“The emotions and the stakes are so high. It’s brutal. He (Arteta) talks about how much he loves us as a team. How we give 100 percent in every single game with everything thrown at us.

“This is just the beginning for us. We’ve crossed the line in the Premier League, it could have been a step further but it wasn’t meant to be. We keep building. Since I’ve been at the club it’s been a quarter-final exit, then a semi-final and now the final. We’ll keep going and stay positive. It won’t define us.”

Odegaard: We did something incredible this season

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard: “Everybody’s really disappointed. When you’re so close to winning, it’s really hard to take.

“At the same time we know what we have done this season and we have achieved something incredible and we were very close to doing better today.

“We wanted to win both the Premier League and the Champions League. We’re disappointed we didn’t do it but the Premier League is a huge achievement. So we have to look at the bigger picture and remember all the good things as well.

“I thought we controlled the game after we got the first goal. They had a lot of the ball but didn’t create many chances. A tough way to lose a penalty at the end.”

On Gabriel and Iz: “It’s our job to pick them up now. We know what they have given this team this season and we wouldn’t be here without them.

“It’s part of football, it’s part of life, it’s our job – and everyone else’s – to pick them up and make sure we come back better next season.”

Arsenal so close to the Champions League dream

Sky Sports’ Adam Butt At the Puskas Arena: “Arsenal applaud their support and it reciprocates. The pride of London is waving the flag at the Gunners’ end. So close, they are sad.

“Iberechi Eze looks uncomfortable despite the support of his team-mates. David Raya falls to the floor with his head in his hands as Gabriel’s penalty goes up in the stands.

“The pessimists among Arsenal fans – and there are many of them – would think it common that even if their 22-year title wait ends, this is how the season ends.

“Luis Enrique’s PSG are strong, though, and Mikel Arteta’s men took the distance then and then some. There’s no shame in that. It’s just a feeling of what could have been.”

Enrique: This win is stronger than last year

PSG boss Luis Enrique: “It’s stronger than last year because we knew before the match how difficult it would be to play against Arsenal.

“As a club and a city, it’s incredible to win it, and I think we deserved it during the season. The final was a real battle.

“It’s the best moment of the season. We’re still champions, two in a row, it’s amazing.”

PSG Striker Goncalo Ramos from TNT Sports: “It’s a dream come true. We have a lot of personality and we’ve shown that we’re ready for anything. Everyone believes in each other.

“I love moments like this. I’m a striker and I’m always ready to take penalties. I want to be there in the big moments.”

What next?

Already thinking about the 2026/27 Premier League season?

have a World Cup To fit in first – follow the live blog of every game The Sky Sports app – But The original date is locked For next term, when Sky Sports Will show again At least 215 live Premier League games.

Here’s your summer diary:

June 11: World Cup Begins – Daily fixture list
June 14: Scotland opener vs Haiti (2pm)
June 15: The summer transfer window opens
June 17: England vs Croatia opener (9pm)
June 19: Premier League Fixtures Released (10am)
July 19: World Cup final
August 22-23: Premier League opening weekend
August 27: Champions League League Stage Draw
September 1: Transfer deadline day (window closes at 11pm UK time)
September 8-10: Champions League Match Day 1
May 30, 2027: Premier League Final Day