PSG Beat Arsenal on Penalties to Retain UCL Title

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.

Fans across Nigeria followed the Arsenal versus PSG final.

The 2026 UEFA final ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, with PSG prevailing in the shootout to retain their crown, an outcome that fans across Nigeria reacted to in their numbers.

The Gunners struck first through a sixth-minute Havertz finish, only for Ousmane Dembele to level from the spot, pushing the match to extra time and then penalties which PSG edged 4-3.

In keeping their crown, PSG became repeat European champions, a feat not many sides pull off, secured by manager Luis Enrique.

In Nigeria, the final dominated the trends, with posts like "Congratulations to PSG", "#PSGARS", Mbappe, Vitinha and Dembele sitting alongside plenty of Gunners reaction by heartbroken supporters.

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You might not know that the this year's Champions League final took place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary's capital?

PSG held onto the title, making them repeat European champions.

The match was settled on penalties, with PSG winning by 4-3 after a 1-1 draw.

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