Nigeria Reacts as PSG Down Arsenal in UCL Final
A 1-1 final in Budapest went to penalties, where PSG held their nerve to win 4-3 and keep their crown.
The Gunners' long search for a maiden European title continued as PSG beat them 4-3 on penalties in the final, a night that held supporters across Nigeria.
Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the lead in the sixth minute, though Ousmane Dembele drew PSG level with a penalty in the 65th minute, before the match stayed level through extra time until the shootout decided the title.
The win saw PSG become two-time consecutive European champions, the first club to go back-to-back since, completing a commanding run by Luis Enrique.
Supporters across Nigeria made the final one of the night's main topics, with the country's X trends filling up with both PSG celebration and Arsenal disappointment, a reminder of how deeply Nigeria follows the European game.
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- Did you know that the 2026 UEFA final was played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary?
- PSG retained the trophy, making them repeat European champions.
- The final was decided on penalties, with PSG edging it by 4-3 after a 1-1 scoreline.
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Sources
- CNN (accessed May 2026)
- ESPN (accessed May 2026)
- THISDAYLIVE (accessed May 2026)
- iGamingToday (accessed May 2026)
