PSG vs Arsenal Highlights: Paris-Saint Germain are champions of Europe again as they retain the crown

PSG have won the 2026 UEFA Champions League final on penalties against Arsenal in a dramatic finish in Budapest to retain their crown. With the shootout going down to the wire after a 1-1 draw despite extra time, PSG held their nerve to become the first team in 10 years to win back-to-back Champions League titles since Real Madrid’s famous run.

PENALTIES | Gabriel sent his penalty over the bar to hand PSG a winner after Beraldo converted their last kick into the bottom right corner. PSG held their nerve to retain their European crown in Budapest.

PENALTIES | Achraf Hakimi keeps his composure to convert PSG’s penalty with a right-footed finish into the bottom-left corner, putting pressure back on Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli responds in style for the Gunners to keep the final balanced.

PENALTIES | David Raya produced a big save down to his right to deny Nuno Mendes’ left-footed penalty, keeping Arsenal in the shootout. Declan Rice then stepped up and converted confidently for the Gunners, levelling things up after Eze’s earlier miss.

PENALTIES | Desire Doue calmly converted his penalty for PSG with a right-footed finish to extend their advantage in the shootout. Eze then failed to hit the target for Arsenal, giving PSG a strong early lead.

PENALTIES | Ramos steps up first for PSG and confidently converts his penalty, giving them an early lead in the shootout. Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal then leveled the scores.

PENALTIES | PSG have won both tosses before the shootout, choosing the end and also taking the first penalty. With the Champions League final still level after 120 minutes, everything is now set for the decisive penalty shootout in Budapest.

120′ | Extra time comes to an end with no breakthrough as PSG and Arsenal remain locked at 1-1 despite 30 mins of additional play. With neither side able to find a winner in extra time, the Champions League final will now be decided by a penalty shootout.

118′ | Nuno Mendes is shown a yellow card for a bad foul as frustration begins to show in the closing stages of extra time. With the game still locked at 1-1, both sides are running out of time to find a winner.

111′ | PSG win another corner after Martin Zubimendi concedes under pressure, as the French champions continue to push for a late winner. However, neither team has found the golden goal yet.

106′ | The second half of extra time is now underway in Budapest with PSG and Arsenal still locked at 1-1. If neither side finds a winner in the next 15 minutes, the match will go to a penalty shootout, the first Champions League final to be decided that way in 10 years since Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid.

105′ | The first half of extra time comes to a close with no breakthrough as PSG and Arsenal remain locked at 1-1. There is also concern for Piero Hincapie, who was down with an injury, but Arsenal have no substitutions left and will have to manage the situation.

104′ | Arsenal players and staff are furious after Noni Madueke went down in the box under pressure from Nuno Mendes, but the referee denied the appeal. Both Mikel Arteta and Declan Rice are shown yellow cards for dissent as they continue to protest the decision.

100′ | PSG came close again as Achraf Hakimi tried his luck from distance, but his right-footed effort from outside the box went wide. The French champions continue to probe for a breakthrough against Arsenal, who are trying to stay organised under pressure.

97′ | Joao Neves wins a free-kick in Arsenal’s defensive half. Both sides showing signs of fatigue after a high-intensity 90 minutes. Ramos misses the chance to find the winner.

90′ | Arsenal make a late substitution in normal time as Zubimendi comes on to replace Myles Lewis-Skelly. Mikel Arteta adds fresh legs in midfield as the match heads into extra time.

90+8′ | The referee blows for full-time at the end of normal time with PSG and Arsenal locked at 1-1 in a tense Champions League final. Kai Havertz’s early goal was cancelled out by Dembele’s penalty. There is still no winner as the match heads into extra time in Budapest.

90+5′ | Arsenal relieve some late pressure as Kai Havertz wins a free-kick in their defensive half after being fouled by Joao Neves. Arsenal missed a chance, and PSG launched a counter-attack, but they also failed to find the back of the net.

90′ | The fourth official has indicated six minutes of added time at the end of the second half. With the score level at 1-1, both PSG and Arsenal now have a limited window to find a winner in normal time.

83′ | Arsenal bring on Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli in place of Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard, while PSG introduce Bradley Barcola for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. With the score level at 1-1, both sides are pushing for a decisive late goal in Budapest.

77′ | PSG go inches away from taking the lead as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s left-footed strike takes a deflection and crashes against the left post before going out. Arsenal are fortunate to survive that moment.

70′ | There is increased security presence around the stands as riot police are seen inside the stadium following Dembele’s equaliser for PSG. The atmosphere remains intense in Budapest after the penalty goal brought the French champions back into the contest.

68′ | Mikel Arteta has made key changes after PSG’s equaliser, bringing on Viktor Gyokeres and Jurrien Timber in place of Martin Odegaard and Cristhian Mosquera.

65′ | Ousmane Dembele steps up and confidently converts the penalty, sending David Raya the wrong way to bring PSG level in the Champions League final.

62′ | Big moment in the Champions League final as PSG are awarded a penalty after Cristhian Mosquera brings down Khvicha Kvaratskhelia inside the box. The referee points to the spot immediately, giving the French champions a golden chance to level the score and get back into the game.

61′ | The match stats show PSG are in control of possession with 77.6%, while Arsenal have just 22.4% of the ball but continue to lead 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s early strike. PSG have had more attempts on goal (7 to 3) and corners (4 to 1), but Arsenal’s defence has stood strong so far.

55′ | PSG came close as Achraf Hakimi unleashed a powerful right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is comfortably saved. Moments earlier, Bukayo Saka was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. Arsenal continue to hold their 1-0 lead.

51′ | PSG continue to apply pressure early in the second half and win a free-kick in the defensive half after Achraf Hakimi is fouled by Piero Hincapie. The French champions are trying to move the ball quickly as they search for an equaliser against Arsenal.

46′ | Cristhian Mosquera of Arsenal is shown a yellow card early in the second half after a foul for wasting time as PSG search for an equaliser to stay alive in their title defence.

46′ | The second half is underway at the Puskas Arena with PSG kicking off and attacking from left to right. Arsenal resume with a 1-0 lead thanks to Kai Havertz’s early strike. PSG will look to find a quick equaliser.