Arsenal suffer penalty heartache as PSG win Champions League final

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 in 120 minutes. Kai Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead with a goal inside six minutes, but Ousmane Dembele equalized from the penalty spot after a foul by Cristhian Mosquera on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Arsenal's defensive display kept PSG at bay through extra time, but the match was ultimately decided by the penalty shootout, where Gabriel skied Arsenal's fifth penalty over the goal.

The defeat prevented Arsenal from completing a historic double after winning the Premier League title, with the club reaching only their second Champions League final in history. PSG became the first team since Real Madrid (2015-2018) to retain the European trophy in successive years. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the pain of the loss, stating "It's very tough to accept. You are so consistent in the competition all the way until the final and in the end you lose the trophy on penalty kicks." Captain Martin Odegaard said the team would focus on their Premier League achievement while reflecting on how close they came to winning both titles.