Paris Saint-Germain retained their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw that could not be separated after 120 minutes.
The Gunners struck first in the opening half through Kai Havertz, whose clinical finish gave Mikel Arteta’s side a deserved lead at the break.
PSG fought back in the second half when Ousmane Dembele converted from the penalty spot to level the scores and set up a tense finale.
Neither side could find a winner in the remaining minutes of normal time or throughout extra time despite creating opportunities at both ends, sending the match into a penalty shootout.
PSG proved more composed from the spot, converting four penalties to PSG’s three to seal a memorable victory and emerge triumphant after a hard-fought battle for the second time consecutively.
