PSG Beat Arsenal on Penalties to Retain UCL Title
PSG became back-to-back European champions as Arsenal's long wait for a first title went on.
This year's UEFA final finished 1-1 after 120 minutes, with PSG coming through in the shootout to retain their crown, a result that fans across Nigeria reacted to in their numbers.
The Gunners took the lead with a early Havertz goal, only for Ousmane Dembele to equalise from the spot, pushing the final to extra time and then penalties that PSG won 4-3.
The win made PSG two-time consecutive Champions League winners, the first club to go back-to-back in years, capping a commanding run under coach Luis Enrique.
In Nigeria, the final trended heavily, as hashtags and names such as "Congratulations to PSG", "#PSGARS", Mbappe, Vitinha and Dembele sitting alongside plenty of Arsenal reaction from heartbroken supporters.
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Did You Know?
- You might not know that the this year's Champions League final was played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary?
- Paris Saint-Germain held onto the title, becoming repeat Champions League winners.
- The final was settled on penalties, with PSG winning 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)
