#ParisSaintGermain wins European title; Arsenal suffers bitter defeat in Champions League final

Kabul – Kabul Times News | May 31, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal F.C. in the Champions League final on Saturday night in a thrilling match and lifted the European Championship trophy for the second year in a row.

The match was held at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest and ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. Arsenal started the game with a storm and scored the first goal in the sixth minute through Kai Havertz. (Reuters)

In the second half, Paris Saint-Germain increased their attacking pressure and in the 65th minute, Ousmane Dembélé equalized from the penalty spot. After that, both teams had opportunities to score, but the result did not change and the fate of the championship went to penalties. (Reuters)

Luis Enrique's men won 4-3 on penalties. Arsenal's final penalty was headed over the bar by Gabriel Magalhães, giving the French side the title. (The Guardian)

It was Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title, a feat that has established them as one of the new powers of European football. Football pundits have described Luis Enrique's team as one of the most cohesive and successful in Europe. (Le Monde.fr)

After the match, thousands of Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrated in the streets of Paris. However, clashes and unrest were reported in some parts of the city, and French police arrested dozens of people. (Le Monde.fr)

Arsenal, meanwhile, were once again on the verge of a major triumph, having been hoping to win their first ever Champions League trophy. The team's manager, Mikel Arteta, supported his players after the game and called for the defeat to be used as motivation for future successes. (The Guardian)

Reporting by Abdulhaq Hamidi