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Title chasers Paris Saint-Germain were once again crowned Champions League winners in a penalty thriller and destroyed Arsenal’s dream of a historic triumph millimeters before the goal. Despite an early goal from German international Kai Havertz, the collection of French stars beat their English opponents 4-3 in the penalty shootout and won not only the title but also the UEFA bonus of 25 million euros. In front of 61,035 spectators in Budapest, the score was 1:1 (1:0) after normal time after goals from Havertz (6th minute) and world (Site notre bureau spécialisé)er Ousmane Dembélé (65th/penalty). There was no more goal in overtime.
According to data provider “Opta”, Havertz is the first German to score in two different Champions League finals. Gerd Müller and Franz Roth had also achieved this before, but during the European Cup in the 1970s. The Champions League was introduced for the 1992/93 season. The French were the first club since Real Madrid to defend their title in the premier category. The Spanish Royals even triumphed three times in a row between 2016 and 2018.
This was Arsenal’s first defeat in their 15th first-class match of the season. The Londoners missed the decisive moment just days after winning the Premier League title and are still awaiting their first title in Europe’s most important club competition. With a total of 45 goals, Paris also set the record for the most goals in a Champions League season and now shares this record with FC Barcelona. The 5-4 spectacle in the first leg of the semi-final against FC Bayern Munich is particularly memorable. Liverpool scored 47 goals in 2018, but six of them came in qualifying and are therefore not included in official UEFA statistics.
The French started with exactly the ten outfield players who dominated Inter in the final a year ago. Arsenal relied on German World Cup hopeful Havertz in attack. “He has this ability to score important goals,” Arteta said, once again displaying a golden touch. Although the first goal was a lucky one: Marquinhos shot at Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and the ball bounced into Havertz’s path. The former Leverkusen player hammered it under the crossbar from a tight angle.
The early shock was felt by Parisians. The so-called best offense in the world failed to find a key to England’s defense, which was incredibly deep. PSG barely produced any truly dangerous finishes in the first half, despite having over 70% possession. Star striker Dembélé was initially not a factor at all. The favorites increased the pressure after the break and seemed to be getting closer and closer to equalizing. The French often advanced effortlessly into the Arsenal penalty area, then lacked precision or a Red and White player lunged at the shot. A penalty finally brought PSG back into the match. Some PSG fans jumped for joy inside and the police immediately arrived.
English fans, on the other hand, loudly expressed their frustration with German referee Daniel Siebert. Siebert had already been whistled at the end of the first half after deciding in time against the Gunners and refusing a corner. Things turned dramatic in the final phase of regulation time with huge opportunities for PSG from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha and Bradley Barcola. But the decision was only taken during the penalty shootout, with central defender Gabriel missing the decisive shot. Arsenal had again acted more offensively in extra time, but were no longer able to take control of the match.
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