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PSG Retains Champions League Title After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Arsenal

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) successfully defended their Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
  • Arsenal took an early lead through Kai Havertz, but PSG equalized via an Ousmane Dembele penalty in the second half.
  • The final, held in Budapest, saw intense play with both teams creating chances, ultimately decided by a penalty shootout.

Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive Champions League title, triumphing over Arsenal 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final held at Puskas Arena in Budapest.

Arsenal started strongly, seizing an early lead in the sixth minute when Kai Havertz broke through PSG's defense and scored. Despite PSG dominating possession, Arsenal maintained composure, relying on counter-attacks. The defending champions struggled to find an equalizer before halftime, with Arsenal's defense and goalkeeper David Raya proving formidable.

PSG intensified their pressure in the second half, pinning Arsenal back. Numerous chances were created by PSG's attacking players, but the equalizer only came in the 62nd minute after a controversial penalty call. Cristhian Mosquera was judged to have fouled a PSG player in the box. After a VAR review, the penalty was confirmed, and Ousmane Dembele converted it in the 65th minute, leveling the score.

The match remained tied through extra time, leading to the decisive penalty shootout. PSG ultimately prevailed, converting four penalties to Arsenal's three, to lift the coveted trophy once again.

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

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