The UEFA Champions League Final 2025-26 has delivered an exciting start as Arsenal take an early lead against Paris Saint-Germain at the iconic Puskás Arena in Budapest. Football fans around the world are closely following the biggest club match of the season as two European giants battle for continental glory.
PSG vs Arsenal Live Score Update
Paris Saint-Germain are the UEFA Champions League 2026 champions after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw at the Puskás Arena in Budapest. Arsenal took an early lead through Kai Havertz, but Ousmane Dembélé’s second-half penalty brought PSG level. After extra time failed to separate the teams, PSG held their nerve in the shootout to secure the biggest trophy in European club football. 🏆⚽
| Competition | UEFA Champions League Final 2026 |
|---|---|
| Final Score | PSG 1–1 Arsenal |
| Goal Scorers | Dembélé 64′ (P) • Havertz 5′ |
| Penalty Shootout | PSG 4–3 Arsenal |
| Result | PSG won on penalties |
| Champions | PSG 🏆 |
Match Result
| Team | FT | Pens |
|---|---|---|
| PSG | 1 | 4 |
| Arsenal | 1 | 3 |
| Match | PSG vs Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Champions League Final 2025-26 |
| Date | Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Puskás Arena, Budapest |
| Kickoff Time | 5:00 PM BST / 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT |
| Current Score | PSG 0-1 Arsenal |
| Goal Scorer | Kai Havertz (5′) |
Havertz Fires Arsenal Into an Early Lead
Arsenal made a dream start to the Champions League Final when Kai Havertz found the back of the net inside the opening minutes. The breakthrough arrived after a fortunate sequence of events in the PSG penalty area. An attempted defensive clearance rebounded off Leandro Trossard and fell perfectly into the path of Havertz.
Although Bukayo Saka was available for a potential pass, the German forward chose to take responsibility himself. From a difficult angle, Havertz unleashed a powerful strike that flew into the roof of the net, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance and giving Arsenal a valuable 1-0 advantage.
The early goal immediately increased the intensity of the contest as PSG looked for a response while Arsenal focused on protecting their lead.
Confirmed Lineups
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Safonov
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos (C), Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes
Midfielders: João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz
Forwards: Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
PSG Substitutes
Chevalier, Marin, Lucas Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Gonçalo Ramos, Kang-in Lee, Lucas Hernández, Mayulu, Dro Fernandez, Barcola, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Mbaye
Arsenal Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Defenders: Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapié
Defensive Midfielders: Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Attacking Midfielders: Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard (C), Leandro Trossard
Forward: Kai Havertz
Arsenal Substitutes
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Gabriel Jesus, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli, Jurrien Timber, Viktor Gyökeres, Christian Nørgaard, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori, Martín Zubimendi, Max Dowman
Match Update
As the Champions League Final continues, Arsenal hold a narrow 1-0 lead thanks to Havertz’s early strike. PSG still possess plenty of attacking quality through Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, and Doué, making this final far from decided.
Supporters can expect more drama, tactical adjustments, and potentially decisive moments as both teams chase European football’s most prestigious trophy. Stay tuned for updated scores, match highlights, goal scorers, substitutions, and the final result from Budapest.