PSG crowned kings of Europe again: budapest supporters celebrate historic back-to-back champions league titles
A dramatic penalty shootout victory against English side Arsenal sealed Paris Saint-Germain’s second consecutive UEFA Champions League crown. Nearly 20,000 Parisian fans packed the Puskas Arena in Budapest to witness a far more nerve-wracking final than their triumph in Munich the previous year.
Saturday evening in Budapest’s Puskas Arena was electric as Paris Saint-Germain’s traveling supporters sang and celebrated long after the final whistle. While last year’s victory over Inter Milan in Munich came with relative ease, this campaign—culminating in a tense shootout against Arsenal—felt entirely different.
«I was on the edge of my seat for the entire first half until the penalty,» admits Victor, visibly relieved. «With so many Arsenal fans around me, I couldn’t relax for a second.»
Next to him, Julien can only think about the final outcome. «We turned things around in the second half, created clear chances, and then this second star. We’re European champions—again. It’s incredible! I’m lost for words,» he beams, still grinning from ear to ear.
«I’m living the PSG golden age»
This back-to-back triumph cements PSG’s place among Europe’s elite. David, who made the trip with his son, struggles to process what he just witnessed. «These are moments that define a club’s legacy,» he reflects. «I know we’ll fully grasp it on the flight home, but right now? We’re living through the PSG golden era.»
«This feels like the greatest era in PSG history. Cycles come and go—we’re in ours, and we’re making the most of it.»
David, a lifelong PSG supporter
Alexandre, who watched from behind the goal where the decisive moments unfolded, puts it simply: «As a fan, this was the ultimate match experience. To witness a Champions League final—let alone with Paris—is a dream. To win in the stadium? One of the best days of my life.»
Samir sees the victory as sweet justice after years of criticism and struggles. «They mocked our chants for so long,» he says. «I get that other teams faced different hardships, but for us? This is our revenge. I’m nearly 50 and never saw legends like Dahleb or Sušić play—but I’ll never forget this night.» Mustapha Dahleb and Safet Sušić, revered former players, feel distant now compared to the magnitude of this achievement.
Mathieu, still seated in the stands as the floodlights dim, echoes the sentiment: «I never thought I’d live to see this,» he confesses, voice trembling. «I was in Munich last year, and now I’m in Budapest—PSG is writing history right before our eyes.»
As they leave the stadium, some supporters are already daring to dream bigger—of a historic three-peat in three years, a feat only achieved by Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich.
