UEFA Champions League 2025/26 final (Paris 1-1 Arsenal, 4-3 pens)
The 2025/26 Champions League final, played 30 May 2026 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest: Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 with Arsenal after extra time and won the shoot-out 4-3 to retain the trophy, the first side to do so since Real Madrid in 2018.
Why this wins its question: A post-cutoff final that secondary sources already report with inconsistent shoot-out scores; every claim is bound to UEFA's official match report, including the exact sequence of missed kicks.
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Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday 30 May 2026, scoring four of their five kicks in the shoot-out.
Kai Havertz put Arsenal ahead in the 6th minute; Ousmane Dembele equalised from the penalty spot in the 65th after Cristhian Mosquera fouled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
In the shoot-out Eberechi Eze swept wide, Nuno Mendes had his kick saved by David Raya, and Gabriel fired over with the decisive final attempt.
By retaining the title Paris became the first side to defend the Champions League since Real Madrid in 2018; it was the first final decided by a shoot-out since 2016, and Vitinha was named Player of the Match.
UEFA's report notes Arsenal arrived at the final having won their first English Premier League title for 22 years, under Mikel Arteta; Paris were coached by Luis Enrique.