PSG Edge Arsenal in Champions League Final Shootout
PSG became back-to-back European champions as Arsenal's long wait for a first title went on.
The Gunners' long search for a maiden European title continued after PSG edged them on penalties in the final, a night that gripped supporters across Nigeria.
Kai Havertz put Arsenal the lead in the sixth minute, though Ousmane Dembele levelled from the penalty spot in the 65th minute, and the match stayed level through extra time before the shootout decided the title.
The win made PSG two-time consecutive Champions League winners, the first club to retain the trophy since, capping a dominant run under coach Luis Enrique.
Nigerian fans turned the final into one of the night's main topics, with local social media crowded by both PSG jubilation and Arsenal disappointment, a reminder of just how closely Nigerians follow the Champions League.
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- Paris Saint-Germain held onto the title, becoming back-to-back Champions League winners.
- The final was settled by a shootout, as PSG edging it by 4-3 after a 1-1 draw.
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Sources
- CNN (accessed May 2026)
- ESPN (accessed May 2026)
- THISDAYLIVE (accessed May 2026)
- iGamingToday (accessed May 2026)
