News · 30 May 2026

Gabriel's penalty miss costs Arsenal Champions League title

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Arsenal missed out on the Champions League trophy, losing to Paris Saint-Germain after a tense penalty shootout in Budapest. Kai Havertz got Arsenal's early goal, but PSG equalised with Ousmane Dembele's penalty after a defensive error. Despite a great defensive display, Gabriel missed the final penalty, handing the trophy to PSG after the 1-1 draw.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 May 2026 at 20:19

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