Arsenal have been left to rue a cruel ending to a Champions League final of fine margins as Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back European crowns.
Gabriel Magalhaes sent his spot-kick over the bar after a tense shootout settled a tight contest in Budapest, with PSG emerging 4-3 victors on penalties after extra time. Mikel Arteta might have felt his side could have had a penalty in that additional period when Noni Madueke tumbled in the box, but it, and the trophy, was not to be despite a typically battling defensive performance.
The North London club are now left to pick up the pieces and prepare for a trophy parade near the Emirates Stadium as they celebrate their long-awaited Premier League triumph. There will be plenty of mixed emotions after last night’s near miss, but a first domestic success in 22 years is reason enough to celebrate.
Follow all of the latest reaction to the final with our live blog below:
Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal ‘could easily’ have had penalty in Champions League final loss
Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, felt Arsenal were hard done by after Noni Madueke tumbled in the box during extra time. Could they have had a penalty? “Quite easily,” the manager reckoned.
Declan Rice says ‘cruel’ and ‘devastating’ Champions League loss will not define Arsenal
Arsenal took the lead just six minutes into the final in Budapest as Kai Havertz blasted home the opening goal but a mistake from Cristhian Mosquera offered Ousmane Dembele the chance to equalise from the penalty spot.
Hundreds arrested after violent clashes with French police as PSG fans celebrate Champions League title
There have been concerning scenes in France, meanwhile, with PSG fans clashing with police in the celebrations of the success.
How Arsenal’s endless attrition cost them the Champions League final
Did Arsenal’s attritional style cost them? Richard Jolly, our other man in Budapest, makes that case.
Arsenal undone by their greatest strength but force PSG to dig deep for Champions League history
A tense and tight final was probably just about deservedly won by Paris Saint-Germain. Here’s how Miguel Delaney saw it from inside the Puskas Arena.
Arsenal beaten in Champions League final – latest reaction
A very good morning. Arsenal are picking up the pieces after an agonising ending to the Champions League final in Budapest, with Paris Saint-Germain crowned the best in Europe again after prevailing on penalties. Mikel Arteta and his side battled hard but fell short, and must now reset themselves to celebrate their Premier League success at a trophy parade later.
We’ll have all of the latest news, reaction and more throughout the day.
