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PSG retain Champions League crown on penalties
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PSG retain Champions League crown on penalties

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paris Saint-Germain has won its second consecutive Champions League title.
  • The team defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final in Budapest.
  • Fans celebrated wildly in Paris following the victory.

Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout. The final, held in Budapest, ended 1-1 after regular time and extra time.

Kai Havertz opened the scoring for Arsenal in the sixth minute, but Ousmane Dembele equalized with a second-half penalty. The match saw intense moments, including Arsenal's strong appeals for a penalty that were denied.

PSG gained an early psychological advantage in the shootout as they won the coin toss and would take penalties in front of their supporters. Eberechi Eze missed a crucial spot-kick for Arsenal, dragging his shot wide. While David Raya saved Nuno Mendes' penalty, keeping Arsenal's hopes alive at 3-3, PSG ultimately prevailed when Lucas Beraldo scored and Gabriel blazed over the bar.

The victory marks a significant achievement for PSG, retaining their title after last year's win in Munich. The dramatic conclusion in Budapest dashed Arsenal's hopes of adding the Champions League to their Premier League title.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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