Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique and captain Marquinhos basked in the glory of retaining their Champions League crown after overcoming a gruelling final against newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal. Amidst wild post-match celebrations in Budapest, the Spanish tactician labelled the triumph even more impressive than the previous year's, while his Brazilian skipper lauded the squad’s elite depth and mentality.
Arsenal suffered penalty shootout heartbreak at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, as Gabriel Magalhaes skied the all-important spot-kick to hand the holders a second-consecutive European crown in Budapest. Kai Havertz had given the Gunners an early lead before Ousmane Dembele's second-half equaliser, and a staunch Arsenal defence took the showpiece to extra-time.
Arsenal’s quest for their first-ever Champions League title got off to a dream start in Budapest as Kai Havertz found the net early against Paris Saint-Germain. The German international, who famously scored the winner for Chelsea in the 2021 final, has now etched his name into the history books of European football once again.
FC Barcelona remains the dominant club in this early stage of the transfer window. The Spanish champions' hierarchy is now weighing a move for former Bundesliga defender Piero Hincapie, currently of Arsenal FC, to strengthen their back line.
Fans from PSG and Arsenal join the Front Three team in Budapest to play a Battle Royale game of epic proportions! Will Jules and Ali come out on top for the Ligue 1 champions or will it be Juwon and DSK who win the day for the Gunners? Find out by watching the video above
Paris Saint-Germain's squad are in line for a huge financial reward if they overcome Arsenal in the Champions League final. A report in France claims every first-team player would receive around €1 million as part of a collective bonus agreement negotiated by the club's leadership group.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has confirmed he is fully fit to feature in the Champions League final against Arsenal despite sustaining a recent calf problem. The French international has recovered from his latest setback, while attack-minded full-back Achraf Hakimi has also been cleared to start the showpiece fixture in Budapest.
Joshua Kimmich has revealed he will be supporting Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Bayern Munich midfielder wants Germany team-mate Kai Havertz to lift the trophy and believes success at club level could benefit the national team ahead of the World Cup.
Mikel Arteta has handed Arsenal fans the news they were dreaming of ahead of the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners boss confirmed that Jurrien Timber has won his race against time to be available for the historic showdown in Budapest.
Martin Odegaard insists Arsenal harbour no fear ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against favourites Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners skipper believes that securing the Premier League title has given his squad the ultimate confidence boost required to overcome the reigning European champions at the Puskas Arena.
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has issued a firm warning to his team-mates regarding Arsenal's exceptional set-piece efficiency ahead of the Champions League final. The veteran Brazilian defender is demanding total concentration from the French champions, who will look to defend their European title at the Puskas Arena.
With a sometimes spectacular brand of football, Luis Enrique has thrived as PSG's head coach. On Saturday, he can defend the Champions League crown. Yet his first major managerial role ended in failure.
The Champions League final is almost here, and GOAL's writer breaks down who they expect to win and what this trophy will mean for both the Gunners and Les Parisiens
All you need to know about how to watch Spanish language coverage of the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in the United States.
The former England and West Ham goalkeeper will be on co-comms for the Champions League final, and he made his predictions clear in an interview with GOAL
Arsenal are understandably keen to see Mikel Arteta agree to an extension of his contract, but could a Premier League and Champions League double lead the Spanish tactician to reassess his options? Domestic dominance has been restored in north London, with a historic European triumph up for grabs, and Ray Parlour has told GOAL what he expects the future to hold for a manager that has already spent six years in his current post.
Former Arsenal and AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini has opened up about his incredible parallel career as a green biochemistry pioneer. The 42-year-old Frenchman revealed that he started working on his global eco-friendly firm during his playing days in Italy, heavily inspired by the entrepreneurial drive of his former club president, Silvio Berlusconi.
Italian icon Andrea Pirlo has leaped into the defense of Mikel Arteta's tactical approach, insisting the Arsenal manager has cultivated a unique identity that goes far beyond simple physical football. As the Gunners prepare for a historic Champions League final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, the former AC Milan and Juventus midfield maestro dismissed suggestions that the North London side rely too heavily on set-pieces.
Barcelona are targeting Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie as Hansi Flick searches for a left-footed centre-back. However, Arsenal remain in pole position after securing a £45 million purchase option in the Ecuador international’s loan agreement.
Saturday's eagerly-awaited Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest is the classic clash of styles. Arsenal boast the best defensive record in the competition, having conceded fewer goals (six) and kept more clean sheets (nine) than anyone else. The big question is, though, will Mikel Arteta's men be able to contain one of the most talented attacking teams in European football history?
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