Budapest, MINA – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) trailed Arsenal 0-1 throughout the first half of the 2025-2026 Champions League final at the Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary on Saturday.
Arsenal scored an early goal in the 5th minute through striker Kai Havertz (29). PSG, who had 77 percent possession, failed to equalize until halftime.
The second half began.
A tight battle ensued in the second half, with Arsenal pressing from the break.
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However, in the 56th minute, PSG had a chance through a free kick by Achraf Hakimi (2). However, his shot, which was on target in the bottom corner, was saved by goalkeeper David Raya (1).
The French team’s pressure eventually forced Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera (3) to bring down Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7) in the penalty box without the ball.
The referee immediately pointed to Arsenal’s penalty spot.
After a VAR review, the penalty was awarded.
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Ousmane Dembele (10) stepped up to take the penalty, successfully beating goalkeeper David Raya (1) in the 65th minute.
Goal! PSG fans cheered loudly as the score was tied at 1-1.
PSG continued their pressure by pinning down Arsenal’s defense.
A Threat in the Last Minute
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In the 77th minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7) threatened by getting behind the Arsenal defense. With a defender closely guarded, Kvaratskhelia found himself in a tight corner.
The Georgian player then took the ball after a duel with goalkeeper David Raya. Unfortunately, the goalpost saved Arsenal.
In the 90th minute, Vitinha (17) came close to scoring for the second time. His second shot only brushed the top of the crossbar.
In injury time, PSG maintained possession by pinning down Arsenal’s defense while waiting for a gap.
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PSG’s final counter-attack was delivered by Bradley Barcola (29), who unleashed a solo run that saw him duel with goalkeeper Raya. Unfortunately, his shot from a tight angle only hit the right side of the Arsenal net.
The match ended with the score still 1-1.
Extra time was set to be played. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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