PSG Clinch Back-to-Back Champions League Crowns: Key Finals Stats
Paris Saint-Germain defended their European crown with a penalty shootout triumph over Arsenal. Arsenal took the lead through Kai Havertz, but PSG levelled when Ousmane Dembélé converted a spot kick after a foul on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. A tense 1-1 draw after extra time was settled on penalties as Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhães missed. Standout figures from the final: • PSG joined Real Madrid and Ajax as the only teams to win consecutive league and European titles. • Luis Enrique matched Bob Paisley, Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola on three UCL wins, second only to Carlo Ancelotti’s five. • Arsenal’s 24.7% possession was a finals low under Mikel Arteta, while PSG controlled 75% of the ball and took 75% of the shots. • PSG scored 45 goals this campaign, equalling Barcelona’s 1999–2000 record for most in a season. Additional notes: • Arsenal now hold the record for most UCL appearances without winning the trophy (226). • Kai Havertz became only the fourth player to score in finals for two different clubs. • PSG have not lost in their last 10 knockout games against English sides.
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