Arteta praises PSG after Arsenal lose Champions League final on penalties
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has added another major achievement to their history after successfully defending their UEFA Champions League title with a dramatic victory over Arsenal in Budapest.The match ended 1-1 after extra time, before PSG clinched the trophy through a 4-3 win on penalties.
Arsenal initially took the lead early in the game through Kai Havertz, but PSG fought back in the second half when Ousmane Dembélé converted a penalty to level the score and push the match into extra time.Despite strong defensive effort from both sides, neither team could find a winner in open play.With this victory, PSG not only retained the European crown but also secured massive financial rewards.The club earned a €25 million winners’ bonus from UEFA, while Arsenal received €18.5 million as runners-up.
When combined with earnings from the competition’s group stage, knockout rounds, performance bonuses, and broadcasting revenue, PSG’s total income from the Champions League campaign is expected to go beyond €100 million.This highlights how far the club has grown in both sporting success and financial strength.
The win also marked a historic achievement for coach Luis Enrique, who secured his third Champions League title as a manager, having previously won it with Barcelona in 2015.PSG’s back-to-back European triumphs show their growing dominance in European football, moving from long-term ambition to consistent success.Players like Fabián Ruiz and Désiré Doué expressed pride in the team’s unity and progress, describing the squad as a strong football family.The result further strengthens PSG’s position as one of Europe’s leading clubs both on and off the pitch.
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