After a heart-stopping finale, Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive Champions League title in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout against Arsenal (1-1, 4-3 on penalties). The London side struck first through Kai Havertz in the fifth minute, but the Parisians fought back with a late equalizer from the penalty spot, converted by Ousmane Dembélé just after the hour mark. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, including a late effort from Bradley Barcola, Arsenal felt aggrieved as referee calls denied them a clear penalty for a challenge by Nuno Mendes inside the box.

“This is the best decision I’ve ever made”

The tension reached its peak during the shootout. While Nuno Mendes saw his attempt saved by David Raya, Gonçalo Ramos, Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, and Lucas Beraldo all converted their penalties with composure. Désiré Doué, who delivered a masterclass performance and converted the decisive penalty with ice in his veins, expressed his elation post-match. “I love this club more than anything. This isn’t the end—we’re coming for a third title,” he declared. Midfielder João Neves, who shone throughout the tournament, summed it up simply: “Joining PSG was the best decision of my life.”