On May 31, PSG faced Arsenal in the 2025-2026 UCL final at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. After a 1-1 draw through extra time, PSG triumphed 4-3 in the shootout.
Under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique, PSG claimed its first UCL title last season and has now become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Real Madrid achieved three consecutive victories from the 2015-2016 to 2017-2018 seasons.
Additionally, PSG completed the season with a domestic double, having secured the Ligue 1 title with 76 points (24 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses).
Arsenal, which reached the UCL final for the first time, was unable to secure its first title, having previously finished as runners-up in the 2005-2006 season.
Lee Kang-in, who started the match on the bench, did not play. He also remained on the bench during last season's final.
Despite not stepping onto the field, Lee celebrated his 12th title with PSG. In terms of major trophies, he has won Ligue 1 three times, the Coupe de France twice, and the UCL twice, totaling seven major titles.
The match began with Arsenal taking control early on. PSG fell behind just six minutes into the game due to a mistake by defender Marquinhos, which allowed Kai Havertz to score the opening goal, putting PSG down 0-1.
PSG equalized in the 65th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was fouled in the penalty area by Cristian Mosquera, leading to a penalty kick. Ousmane Dembélé successfully converted the penalty, leveling the score.
The outcome of the final was decided in the penalty shootout. After PSG took the first kick, Arsenal's second kicker, Eberechi Eze, missed his shot. PSG's third kicker, Nuno Mendes, had his attempt saved by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
The decisive moment came with the fifth kick. PSG's Lucas Beraldo scored, while Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães missed, sealing PSG's victory.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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