Paris St-Germain won the Champions League for the second year in a row, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Paris St-Germain have become the first side to successfully defend their Champions League title since Real Madrid's three-peat from 2016 to 2018. They defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final in Budapest. This win follows their 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich 12 months ago.
Historic Win
PSG's win makes them the 10th club to win successive titles in the competition's 71-year history. They are only the second club to retain the Champions League title. Head coach Luis Enrique said, 'I'm mixed. Excitement, fatigue - everything. But this is the best moment of the season. We are still champs, two in a row, it's amazing.'
Team Dominance
Over the past two years, Luis Enrique's team have dominated almost all competitions they have competed in, winning eight of the 10 trophies available to them. They have scored 44 more goals across all competitions in their first season without Kylian Mbappe compared to his final season at the club. The team has 20 different goalscorers this season, showcasing a collective approach.
Coach's Achievement
Luis Enrique follows in the footsteps of Bob Paisley, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, and Zinedine Zidane in becoming the fifth manager to win three Champions League/European Cup titles. He also won the Champions League as a player with Barcelona in 2014-15. Enrique has created a brilliant relationship with PSG's fans, who unveiled a flag in tribute to him and his daughter Xana after their Champions League win last year.
Key points
- PSG won the Champions League for the second year in a row, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
- They are the 10th club to win successive titles in the competition's 71-year history.
- Luis Enrique is the fifth manager to win three Champions League/European Cup titles.
- PSG have won eight of the 10 trophies available to them over the past two years.
- The team has 20 different goalscorers this season, showcasing a collective approach.
- Luis Enrique also won the Champions League as a player with Barcelona in 2014-15.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Sport.



