2025/2026 Champions League Final
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will battle for European glory in the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League final. The decisive match is scheduled for May 30 in Budapest. This marks Arsenal’s second appearance in a Champions League final, while PSG will make their third, achieving back-to-back final berths for the first time in club history.
Semifinal Results
In the semifinal clashes:
- Arsenal defeated Atlético Madrid 1-0 in the second leg, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory. Bukayo Saka scored the crucial goal in the 44th minute of the Arsenal–Atlético match, propelling his team into the final.
- PSG drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich but advanced with a 6-5 aggregate score. In the first semifinal leg, Ousmane Dembélé put PSG ahead with a third-minute strike. Bayern equalized through Harry Kane’s 90+4-minute goal in the return leg, but PSG’s first-leg advantage ultimately carried them through to the final.
This Champions League final promises to be a landmark event for both clubs and their supporters, as each side boasts considerable high-level experience. Arsenal are chasing their first-ever Champions League title, while PSG aim to cement their status among Europe’s elite by winning the trophy for a second consecutive year. The encounter will cap off an intense season and is sure to captivate football fans worldwide.
Arsenal's remarkable journey to the final has been marked by significant victories, including their narrow defeat of Atlético Madrid. To understand how they managed to secure their spot in Budapest, explore the detailed account of their semifinal clash against Atlético in our previous coverage, which highlights the pivotal moments of that match. Read more about Arsenal's semifinal triumph here.