Paris Saint-Germain have successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title after edging Arsenal in a tense final decided on penalties at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

The match was tightly contested, with Kai Havertz giving Arsenal an early lead before Ousmane Dembele equalised for PSG from the spot after a foul by Cristhian Mosquera on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

The game ultimately went to penalties, where Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze missed the opening kick, and despite a save by David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive penalty, allowing PSG to secure back-to-back Champions League titles, a feat not achieved since Real Madrid in 2017.However, despite lifting the trophy on the night, PSG will not keep the original Champions League trophy.UEFA regulations are very clear that the original cup used during the official presentation ceremony remains the permanent property of UEFA.After the final celebrations, the winning club is only awarded a full-size replica trophy for display and celebration purposes.According to UEFA Article 11, the original trophy stays under UEFA’s custody at all times and is only used for official events.The champions are allowed to keep a replica, which they can use for parades and celebrations back home in France.However, even this replica trophy comes with strict conditions.

It must remain within the country unless UEFA gives written permission, and it cannot be used in any commercial context that might suggest endorsement or association with third parties such as sponsors.PSG, therefore, will celebrate their victory in Paris with a replica trophy, while the original remains with UEFA.The rules are designed to protect the integrity of the competition and ensure the trophy maintains its official status and ownership structure.