PSG clinches historic Champions League double with dramatic win over Arsenal

In a heart-stopping finale, Paris Saint-Germain secured their historic Champions League double by defeating Arsenal in a nail-biting penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 on penalties). The Gunners struck first through Kai Havertz in the fifth minute, but the Parisians fought back with an equalizer from the penalty spot, scored by Ousmane Dembélé shortly after the hour mark. The men in blue created numerous scoring chances, including a late effort from Bradley Barcola, while Arsenal felt hard done by as they believed Nuno Mendes had been fouled in the box.

A decision I’ll never regret

The tension reached its peak during the penalty shootout. Nuno Mendes saw his attempt saved by David Raya, but Gonçalo Ramos, Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, and Lucas Beraldo all converted their penalties flawlessly as Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhães failed to find the target. Désiré Doué, who delivered a masterclass in midfield and calmly slotted home the decisive penalty, couldn’t contain his emotions post-match. “I love this club more than anything. This isn’t the end—we’re coming for a third,” he declared. João Neves, whose stellar performance earned him widespread acclaim, summed it up perfectly: “Joining PSG was the best decision of my life.”