PSG Win Champions League Again After Arsenal Loss

The defeat ended Arsenal's hope of winning both the Premier League and the Champions League in the same season. Only Manchester United (1999 and 2008) and Manchester City (2023) have managed this rare double in recent years. It was Arsenal's first European final since 2006. They set up defensively against PSG's celebrated front three of Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé and Désiré Doué. The Gunners gave up possession and tried to counter-attack. Manager Mikel Arteta had said his team "are going to be champions of Europe", but they managed only one shot on target and roughly 25% of the ball. PSG midfielder João Neves later said his team "deserved it today".

The defining image of the night was Gabriel in tears, head in hands, comforted by his Brazil teammate and PSG captain Marquinhos. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said "it happens, it's football and it's cruel". Rivals were less kind. Chelsea, Tottenham players and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland all mocked Arsenal on social media minutes after the final whistle. Arsenal will return to north London for a Premier League title parade on Sunday — but with only one trophy, not two. For PSG, back-to-back European titles confirm their place as Europe's dominant club.