2nd Extra Half

SECOND HALF OF EXTRA TIME BEGINS! ⏱️🔥

The final 15 minutes are underway. No legs left, only heart, pride and desire. PSG and Arsenal are giving absolutely everything in search of the goal that could decide the UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest.

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1st Extra Half

End of the first half of extra time ⏱️

Half-time in extra time. Still level on the scoreboard and everything remains wide open in a thrilling final in Budapest.

PSG 1-1 Arsenal

102' | Arsenal appeal for a penalty 👀

Arsenal players and staff call for a possible foul inside the box, but the referee waves play on. The entire Gunners bench protests strongly as the tension rises in extra time.

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EXTRA TIME BEGINS IN BUDAPEST! ⏱️🔥

The first 15 minutes of extra time are underway in this UEFA Champions League Final. PSG and Arsenal are still level, and the trophy remains up for grabs.

PSG 1-1 Arsenal

Second Half

WE ARE GOING TO EXTRA TIME IN BUDAPEST! ⏱️🔥

The UEFA Champions League Final will not be decided in 90 minutes. PSG and Arsenal remain level, and the trophy heads into extra time in a truly dramatic finish.

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90+ | Alarm bells for PSG and France 🚨

Ousmane Dembélé is forced off and is seen holding the back of his leg. Major concern on the PSG bench and also for the French national team, just days before the World Cup.

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90' | Added time ⏱️

6 minutes of added time will be played in this final. The drama continues in Budapest with everything still to play for and tension at its peak.

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89' | SO CLOSE VITINHA! 😱

Great team move from PSG, with Désiré Doué involved in the build-up. Vitinha attempts a classy finish, almost like placing it with a glove, but the ball goes just over the crossbar. PSG are inches away from completing the comeback.

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76' | ARSENAL SURVIVES! 😱

Huge chance for PSG! Kvaratskhelia bursts forward at full speed, drives into the box and fires a powerful shot that crashes against the post. Arsenal escape by inches in Budapest.

PSG 1-1 Arsenal

The Ballon d’Or winner shows all the composure in the world, calmly converting from the penalty spot to bring PSG back into the match. A crucial goal to level the final and completely shift the momentum.

PSG 1-1 Arsenal

65' | GOOOOOOAL PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN! ⚽🔥

Ousmane Dembélé converts the penalty with a brilliant finish to level the final for PSG. A composed strike from the spot brings the European champions right back into the match.

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62' | PENALTY FOR PSG! 🚨

Foul on Kvaratskhelia inside the box and the referee immediately points to the spot. PSG have a huge chance to level the final and get right back into the match. All eyes in Budapest.

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54' | Strong tackle by Saka ⚠️

A heavy challenge from Bukayo Saka in midfield sparks protests. The referee opts not to show a red card, and he escapes dismissal by inches. PSG appeal for a harsher punishment, but play goes on.

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Second half kicks off in Budapest ⏱️

PSG come out looking for a comeback and a second UEFA Champions League title, while Arsenal are playing for history and their first-ever Champions League trophy.

The stage is set for an unforgettable final 45 minutes.

PSG 0-1 Arsenal

First Half

Half-time ⏱️

Arsenal go into the break leading the UEFA Champions League Final thanks to a Kai Havertz goal. The Gunners keep a clean sheet and have completely neutralized PSG, who managed just one shot on target in the first half.

PSG 0-1 Arsenal

45' | Added time ⏱️

The referee signals 6 minutes of added time in this first half. We’ll go until 45+6 in an intense finish to the opening period.

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42' | PSG respond ⚡

Excellent solo run from Nuno Mendes down the flank, breaking through the lines and creating danger. The move ends with Fabián Ruiz, but his shot goes over the crossbar. PSG continue to push, but they’re lacking precision in the final touch.

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34' | Arsenal standing firm 🔴⚪

PSG are enjoying plenty of possession and searching for an equalizer, but they continue to run into a solid Arsenal defensive wall. The Gunners are showing excellent tactical discipline, cutting off passing lanes and covering every area of the pitch. Every Parisian attack seems to find an Arsenal player ready to shut it down.

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26' | Concern for PSG 🚨

Arsenal create a dangerous attacking move, and goalkeeper Matvey Safonov takes a heavy blow during the play. The medical staff are on the pitch assessing him, while Lucas Chevalier is already warming up in case a substitution is needed.

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23' | Cooling break 💧

The match pauses briefly for a cooling break. After a difficult start, PSG have taken control of possession and are pushing hard for an equalizer, while Arsenal look to withstand the pressure.

PSG 0-1 Arsenal

14' | Controversy in Budapest! 👀

Bukayo Saka appears to handle the ball inside the penalty area, but the referee deems it accidental and waves play on. PSG players appeal for a penalty, but the game continues.

Kai Havertz delivers again on the biggest stage in European football. The German forward knows all about scoring in a UEFA Champions League final, having netted the winning goal for Chelsea against Manchester City in the 2021 final.

5' | GOOOOOOAL FOR ARSENAL! ⚽

Kai Havertz puts the Gunners in front early in the final. The North London side strikes first in Budapest, and all of London is celebrating the opener.

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The first half of the UEFA Champions League Final is underway in Budapest!

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The ball is rolling at the Puskás Arena as the opening 45 minutes in the battle for European glory begin.

The pre-match build-up is underway!

The UEFA Champions League anthem rings out around the stadium!
Die Meister! Die Besten! The Puskás Arena comes alive with the most iconic soundtrack in European football ahead of the final.

The Killers take to the pitch as the warm-up atmosphere kicks into gear, with Human and Mr. Brightside blasting around the stadium.

The teams are out on the pitch at the Puskás Arena for their pre-match walkout and inspection. The excitement of the final is already building.

Two of Europe's best teams will battle for the most prestigious trophy in club football. Both sides enter the match in outstanding form, but only one will lift the UEFA Champions League trophy at the end of the night.

How PSG Arrives

The team managed by Luis Enrique arrives in Budapest after once again winning Ligue 1 and successfully defending its European crown throughout the season. The Parisians are chasing a historic consecutive continental title backed by one of the deepest squads in Europe.

PSG has been the benchmark attacking side in this season's Champions League. With 44 goals scored, no team has demonstrated such consistent attacking firepower. However, their strength extends far beyond individual talent.

Luis Enrique has built an extremely dynamic team capable of dominating possession, pressing high, and recovering the ball within seconds. The mobility of Vitinha, João Neves, and Fabián Ruiz allows the team to control the tempo of matches, while the full-backs, particularly Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, provide constant width and attacking support.

Up front, all eyes will be on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian star is enjoying one of the best stretches of his career and has been directly involved in goals in seven consecutive knockout-stage matches in the Champions League. A decisive performance in the final would allow him to extend a remarkable record.

Alongside him are Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé, two players capable of breaking down any defense in one-on-one situations. More than a team of stars, this PSG side operates as a collective machine in which everyone attacks and everyone defends.

Projected Lineup:

Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Doué, and Dembélé.

How Arsenal Arrives

While PSG boasts the tournament's most prolific attack, Arsenal enters the final as the strongest defensive team in this season's Champions League. The side coached by Mikel Arteta has conceded just six goals throughout the competition and has built its success on an almost flawless defensive structure.

The London club stands out for its tactical discipline, ability to control space, and intensity when pressing after losing possession. The center-back pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães has established itself as one of the best in European football, while David Raya provides security in goal and excellent distribution from the back.

The midfield battle will be one of the keys to the match. Declan Rice has become the perfect balance for the Gunners thanks to his ability to win possession, cover ground, and accelerate transitions. Alongside him, Martin Ødegaard will be responsible for orchestrating the attack and finding spaces between the lines.

Tactically, one of Arsenal's main objectives will be limiting the influence of Vitinha. The Portuguese midfielder is the brain of PSG, and much of the team's attacking buildup flows through him. If Rice and Ødegaard can reduce his impact, the English side could gain control of large portions of the match.

In addition, Arsenal possesses one of its most dangerous weapons: set pieces. The Gunners were among Europe's most effective teams in dead-ball situations this season, converting numerous set-piece opportunities into decisive goals.

Projected Lineup:

Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Calafiori; Declan Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Ødegaard; Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Viktor Gyökeres.

The Key to the Final

The decisive battle will take place in midfield. PSG will attempt to impose its possession-based style and aggressive counter-pressing, while Arsenal will seek to disrupt the rhythm of the game through defensive organization, ball recoveries, and its strength on set pieces.

Another crucial area to watch will be the battle on the flanks between PSG's wide players and Arsenal's full-backs. Hakimi and Nuno Mendes provide constant attacking width for the French side, while Saka and Trossard will look to exploit any space left behind when the Parisian defense pushes forward.

From a stylistic perspective, this final pits two very different footballing philosophies against each other. PSG wants to dominate possession, accelerate through quick combinations, and relentlessly attack open spaces. Arsenal is comfortable alternating between periods of possession, intense pressing, and rapid transitions. Both teams possess more than enough quality to conquer Europe.

The competition's most explosive attack versus its most solid defense. Everything is set for a final that promises to be spectacular.

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