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FACTS: Statistics from the final
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FACTS: Statistics from the final

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout to win the Champions League after a 1-1 draw.
  • PSG dominated possession and had significantly more shots than Arsenal throughout the match.
  • Key statistics highlight PSG's control, including possession, passes, and shots on target.

Paris Saint-Germain are once again the Champions League winners, having defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The match statistics reveal a clear dominance by the French side throughout the final.

PSG controlled the majority of the game, while Arsenal relied on a solid defense. The final score of 1-1 after regular and extra time necessitated a penalty shootout, where PSG proved more accurate.

Key statistics from the match underscore PSG's superiority. They recorded 20 shots in total compared to Arsenal's 8, with 4 shots on target versus Arsenal's 1. PSG also enjoyed 64% of the possession, completing 837 passes to Arsenal's 199. Furthermore, PSG took 11 corners to Arsenal's 3.

Despite Arsenal's defensive efforts, they were outplayed statistically. The kilometers run were closely matched, with Arsenal covering slightly more ground at 150.4 km to PSG's 143.8 km. However, Arsenal received more yellow cards, accumulating 5 to PSG's 2.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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