UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[Alpha Marine]

Arteta knew PSG is having a strong attack, and the best approach is just for him to play a defensive gave, he tried in the match, because Arsenal displayed how strong their defense is today, but they couldn’t win the champions league title this season.

He went into the match with the wrong mindset, but again, that is how Arsenal has approached every game. That is not a way for a top team to approach a game.
Arsenal went into the game with the mindset of scoring one goal and then defending. That is a loser mentality. As Arsenal got the first goal, they should have looked for a second. You can't sit back like that against a team like PSG and expect them not to equalise one way or the other. Everything needs to go your way for you to get everything right. I'm not saying they shouldn't focus on defence, but they should have at least focused on the attack too. You can't win a game if you don't score.
Allowing PSG so many opportunities to continue having waves of attack is like inviting them into the house.

Arsenal actually tried. They managed to take the game to extra time and then penalties just by defending well. PSG deserved the win because they were the better team, but Arsenal tried because they defended well.
Arsenal just needs to wait for another season to try again, but they need to get a better attack. They don't have a good attack and they need to do something about it.

[Taricoins]

If not for the penalty advantage PSG had to score their first goal, the game would have been so tough for PSG that I'm not sure they would have won, because after Arsenal's first goal it was very difficult since the defense was so strong that PSG couldn't penetrate Arsenal. Luck was never on the side of Arsenal because they played very well, and I'm very proud of Arsenal. Despite the fact that Arsenal was lucky to win the Champions League, their performance has shown they are really Champions League material, and I won't be surprised if they get to the Champions League finals next season. I like the fact that PSG looked pressured in the game, but they still managed to get through.

PSG saw nothing to play against Arsenal, Enrique was so confused about the next move to take on Arsenal. The ball was rigged, looking at how the second half started. Had the game left to be on a normal play ground, Arsenal would have ended up the winner. Also if you noticed how Enrique celebrated the win, you'd figure out that he knows he doesn't deserve the win.

Inasmuch as Arsenal played exceptionally and even took it to the penalty knock out, let us be frank, the type of Arsenal plays is not one we should encourage, if all the teams adapt same type of plays, I don't think alot of people will be football fans. And honestly do you feel If PSG where desperate to convert they wouldn't have had the chance to ? Football is not that plain that because a team got that means they wouldn't be able to get a goal? Wasn't it making an attempt that led them to the penalties?

Aside from defense after that first goal, Arsenal played trash even when the score tied

[ejikeme24]

Arsenal would have won easily. The problem with Arsenal was that they sat back and defended. Their strategy was to play on the counter-attack, and that was all. They were close to scoring great goals, but they didn't because they sat back. Honestly, congratulations to the PSG lads, a well-deserved win. A great Champions League match, truly one of the best Champions League finals ever. It was worth watching the whole thing.

Arsenal didn't seat back just because they feel like but it's because  the pressure is way too much for them, PSG almost got them frustrated in the first half of the game, If not for the fact that arsenal has a solid defense PSG would have finish them with goals but their defense line was very tight PSG couldn't penetrate so easily.
When I checked the possession from the first half I was confident enough that PSG would surely make an equalizer because they didn't even allow arsenal to hold the ball for like 2-3 minutes they have the ball all by themself. Truly PSG is better than arsenal, with their performance I think they deserve to be the champion.

[Adbitco]

PSG dominated the match from start to finish, Arsenal was just parking the bus all through the game, PSG was just all over Arsenal even as they were losing and looking for a goal to get back into the game, they were still composed and kept on playing their possessive game even when they were missing chances. You can't keep on defending for that long without making some little mistakes and that was the problem. Each time Arsenal came out, they looked dangerous but why were they always in their own half defending. PSG had a free ride and had chances of scoring one or 2 goals after that equaliser. Arsenal were just indeed lucky, Raya played a very big role as to why the match ended draw at full time.

[Miles2006]

When I saw Arsenal's lineup I was confused on what Arteta was trying to do but I later understood that he was trying to score first then defend all through but they couldn't cause PSG attackers were too good and committed their defense, i respect Arsenal for reaching the finals they really utilized their defense very well but luck wasn't on their side.
 Asides losing the game, Arsenal still remains the best team in the Champions League, they went unbeaten till the finals and even drew but were unfortunate in the penalties, well people won't recognize who won the trophy than who went unbeaten in the tournament till the finals.

Don't say that please, Arteta had the best tactical game against PSG, they couldn't score a normal goal against Arsenal, didn't you notice what happened in the second half, how the referee was fully against Arsenal until PSG scored the equalizing goal through a penalty. The game would have ended 1:0 but the internal cartels didn't want that to happen, it would have ended as a boring champions league finals, Enrique saw how smart premier league coaches are, he was weak against Arteta's strategies. What matters is the fact that Arsenal did show PSG that they are not able to beat them on a 120 minute run, that's all.

When I said same thing people kept sending the stats like what the hell is wrong with these fans, the stats is as a result of Arsenal’s strategy and I bet if not for the penalty PSG would not be able to defeat Arsenal although the penalty given to PSG got the match to another level.
Quite understandable PSG won using penalty but, they also can testify it was not an easy one obviously many thought PSG will defeat Arsenal even without much effort but, thing went all different aside the possession definitely we can clearly see Arteta planned this match that way reason why Eze and the rest played so late, congratulations to PSG for winning champions league.

[$weetne$$]

with Arteta Arsenal almost always focuses on defense. counterattacking isn't such a bad idea but when you have these counterattacks. when the whole team is only defending and not thinking about counterattacking you won't be able to score a second goal.

Arsene Wenger was in the stands and I think Wenger's Arsenal could have beaten PSG but not Arteta's Arsenal.

I even made mention of this sometimes ago that this all defensive tactics that Arteta's Arsenal uses often will not always work for them or do them as much good as they may want but some saw it like it was an advantage enough to get them so much more.

Sometimes it is good to be a bit offensive with your attack and when the need be for defence they all fall back  to the defence and not a complete defence all the time, thinking victory will always be achieved with that, PSG tried to balance their attack and defence and at the end it did rewarded them to preserving  their chance which was later utilised well.

[Taricoins]

PSG dominated the match from start to finish, Arsenal was just parking the bus all through the game, PSG was just all over Arsenal even as they were losing and looking for a goal to get back into the game, they were still composed and kept on playing their possessive game even when they were missing chances. You can't keep on defending for that long without making some little mistakes and that was the problem. Each time Arsenal came out, they looked dangerous but why were they always in their own half defending. PSG had a free ride and had chances of scoring one or 2 goals after that equaliser. Arsenal were just indeed lucky, Raya played a very big role as to why the match ended draw at full time.

Honestly this is the best neutral post I have seen today, honestly PSG won this match and Arsenal made up there mind that if worse comes to worse, they would still get to play penalties and they laid the price for it. We saw a lot of instances where Arsenal goes on an attack, lose possession and instead of pressing to get back possession, they run back to there post and that was really annoying, and that was for a team drawing 1-1. Pathetic, atleast they were alot better than Inter Milan

[Rruchi man]

If not for the penalty advantage PSG had to score their first goal, the game would have been so tough for PSG that I'm not sure they would have won, because after Arsenal's first goal it was very difficult since the defense was so strong that PSG couldn't penetrate Arsenal. Luck was never on the side of Arsenal because they played very well, and I'm very proud of Arsenal. Despite the fact that Arsenal was lucky to win the Champions League, their performance has shown they are really Champions League material, and I won't be surprised if they get to the Champions League finals next season. I like the fact that PSG looked pressured in the game, but they still managed to get through.

PSG saw nothing to play against Arsenal, Enrique was so confused about the next move to take on Arsenal. The ball was rigged, looking at how the second half started. Had the game left to be on a normal play ground, Arsenal would have ended up the winner. Also if you noticed how Enrique celebrated the win, you'd figure out that he knows he doesn't deserve the win.

I am proud of the Arsenal players for how far they have come and our coach for the level he has helped our club to.

We are now the major discussion at a level where we never used to be mentioned; it shows how far we have come. We are on a trajectory, and it is only a matter of time before we have the Champions League trophy.  

We need to invest more in this team, our attack needs to be as good as defense.

[B-BossMan]

As I was scrolling through Facebook this night I came across this Arsenal fan who hang himself in his room after Arsenal couldn't win PSG in the Champions League final. I would have post the video here but since it's not possible to post video in the forum that's why couldn't post the video. I know it's easy for Arsenal fans after they lost to PSG, but it hasn't gotten to the level where someone will end his life just because his club couldn't lift the Champions League.

Well I can't stop laughing at Arsenal anymore, I was just seeing alots of Arsenal's mockery emoji, well thanks God Paris Saint-Germain won the match so hardly if not, we are not going to have a peaceful night today, because of their banters and noises. But did you know that Paris Saint-Germain would have regretted this match as they allowed the Arsenal to scored them first goal, and Arsenal's has been on this stage for so long, once Arsenal score got an opportunity to lead you by goal, like just one goal, it will be hard for the other opponent to have a free entry to their home, they are very good in defensive game, while Paris Saint-Germain lack or have a very poorly defenders. Arsenal did an unbeaten right from the beginning but ended up lose the game. The corner kicks opportunities that Paris Saint-Germain has, hadn't been it was the Arsenal that had the opportunities, they will definitely score at least one or two.
 

[whiteblue]

Hakimi and Dembele are two crucial pillars for PSG, and their recovery from injury is certainly good news for psg fans going into Tomorrow match. I'm quite certain this final will be exciting because we know arsenal are gunning for the UCL trophy, and if they succeed, They will make history.

But considering the potential of both teams, both are certainly very Strong, with strong defenses, and it's possible there won't be many goals in this match.

If this season champions league final ends in a penalty shootout, It will certainly be quite exciting. I'm confident that if it goes to a penalty shootout, PSG will emerge victorious.

My prediction was accurate, as the champions league final ended in a penalty shootout, with psg emerging victorious. Indeed, in terms of play, psg certainly played better than arsenal, and even managed to put arsenal under pressure with their numerous attacks.

Well, congratulations to PSG for winning their second consecutive title. They are now a very strong team, With a cohesive team and a coach with extensive experience in building strong teams and Winning trophies.

As for Arsenal, they are a great team, but unfortunately they failed for the champions league. However, The fans are certainly very happy because They have put in a good effort this season.

[Zoomic]

PSG dominated the match from start to finish, Arsenal was just parking the bus all through the game, PSG was just all over Arsenal even as they were losing and looking for a goal to get back into the game, they were still composed and kept on playing their possessive game even when they were missing chances. You can't keep on defending for that long without making some little mistakes and that was the problem. Each time Arsenal came out, they looked dangerous but why were they always in their own half defending. PSG had a free ride and had chances of scoring one or 2 goals after that equaliser. Arsenal were just indeed lucky, Raya played a very big role as to why the match ended draw at full time.

Arsenal was not interested in possessions and they know they will not be able to drag this possession and goal scoring tendencies. All they needed to do was to score an early unexpected goal and defend for the rest of the match. Their early planned happen as Harvartz scored for them and their plan was going as was strategized until the mistake by Mosquera that broke them. But in all Arsenal came to the battle prepared and they fought well

PSG scored as a result of Saka's handball, and if not for that mistake, we would have gone this far.

Where did you see that?

There was no penalty awarded on Saka’s hand ball. He wasn’t preventing the ball from going behind but, it was a ball that was being cleared. There was no penalty in that for PSG. The penalty that was awarded to PSG was the foul on Kvaratskhelia by Mosquera. He got his foot on Kvaratskhelia from behind before having something on the ball and the referee had to give it for a penalty.

After that, both teams couldn’t register a goal and it’s up to the penalties for deciders.

This has shown that most people do not view football at all but will just come up with whatever they red to make posts. I wonder who didn't watch the finals how well they will feel.

[Webutxo]

Arsenal didn't seat back just because they feel like but it's because  the pressure is way too much for them, PSG almost got them frustrated in the first half of the game, If not for the fact that arsenal has a solid defense PSG would have finish them with goals but their defense line was very tight PSG couldn't penetrate so easily.
When I checked the possession from the first half I was confident enough that PSG would surely make an equalizer because they didn't even allow arsenal to hold the ball for like 2-3 minutes they have the ball all by themself. Truly PSG is better than arsenal, with their performance I think they deserve to be the champion.

It's not nice the way some people treated Arsenal but it's understandable, even when Arsenal won the Premier League, many people weren't happy and some says the win isn't worth celebrating but that's their opinion, Arsenal is has improved and with years coming they will improve and improve better even if Arteta one day isn't in the club again, I just love the fact that the clun is having its recognition again without been left out, they will be topic for discussion even next season.

I don't know why some people are surprise with the fact that Arsenal hold PSG with 1-1 for the 90 minute, this wasn't what I expected actually from PSG but the outcome is a shameful one that they had to take the fight to penalty so everything can be in their favour since Arsenal they think most Arsenal players are not good with penalty taking.

[Accardo]

When I said same thing people kept sending the stats like what the hell is wrong with these fans, the stats is as a result of Arsenal’s strategy and I bet if not for the penalty PSG would not be able to defeat Arsenal although the penalty given to PSG got the match to another level.
Quite understandable PSG won using penalty but, they also can testify it was not an easy one obviously many thought PSG will defeat Arsenal even without much effort but, thing went all different aside the possession definitely we can clearly see Arteta planned this match that way reason why Eze and the rest played so late, congratulations to PSG for winning champions league.

The prediction was cemented at PSG beating Arsenal 3:0, Arsenal made history in this finals. The French side understood fully well that had been in the premier league they wouldn't make it to the top three teams, look at how exhausted Vitinha was in the second half, PSG is only doing well in the champions league because they could actually win in their domestic league with second eleven, thereby allowing top players to have lesser stress, and much time to prepare against champions league opponents who may have suffered so much in their own league. Arsenal did much better today, even top football analysts in my vicinity confirmed that they're impressed with the level of football the gunners gave out to PSG today.

[Agbamoni]

As I was scrolling through Facebook this night I came across this Arsenal fan who hang himself in his room after Arsenal couldn't win PSG in the Champions League final. I would have post the video here but since it's not possible to post video in the forum that's why couldn't post the video. I know it's easy for Arsenal fans after they lost to PSG, but it hasn't gotten to the level where someone will end his life just because his club couldn't lift the Champions League.

I also came across this video online, but I do not know if this is true or false. For me, I believe it is a rumor, perhaps an AI-generated video. The reality is, it is hard to believe things online unless it is coming from a legit source.

Arsenal's failure to win the Champions League does not mean it is the end of the road for them. PSG won their first last year, and their second this year, which proves that there is always a first time for something.

[SatoPrincess]

Yet, in the other hand, people we call farmers league have won the champions league back to back. Congratulations to PSG and sorry to Mbappé.

Winning the champions league doesn’t mean their domestic league is not a farmers league. There is hardly any real competition in the Ligue 1 so PSG have the advantage to prepare and rotate their players for other competitions.

The Arsenal football club is a great disappointment

Didn’t see you supporting Arsenal to win the match before today. Why the criticism??

[EL MOHA]

The prediction was cemented at PSG beating Arsenal 3:0, Arsenal made history in this finals. The French side understood fully well that had been in the premier league they wouldn't make it to the top three teams, look at how exhausted Vitinha was in the second half, PSG is only doing well in the champions league because they could actually win in their domestic league with second eleven, thereby allowing top players to have lesser stress, and much time to prepare against champions league opponents who may have suffered so much in their own league. Arsenal did much better today, even top football analysts in my vicinity confirmed that they're impressed with the level of football the gunners gave out to PSG today.

I don’t understand this your analysis and the position it’s coming from because you cannot simply say that they actually would finish third in the premier league, yes PSG are in a weaker league and I definitely believe it that if they are in a much competitive league they won’t actually be able to be able to win all those league titles they win every season and even if they are to win in some seasons they wouldn’t be able to win it easily.

But this your assessment because they played arsenal today and they were held till extra time doesn’t mean anything because they were still the better team in this game and let’s even look at it this game they just defeated the best team in the premier league. Using this logic means that they can actually defeat any team in the league then using this mentality too

[rachael9385]

Arteta knew PSG is having a strong attack, and the best approach is just for him to play a defensive gave, he tried in the match, because Arsenal displayed how strong their defense is today, but they couldn’t win the champions league title this season.

It certainly wasn’t a great final because, after scoring, Arsenal spent the rest of the match solely focused on defending, eventually conceding an equaliser and ultimately losing on penalties. Paris Saint-Germain were lucky because penalties are a lottery and it’s not always the stronger team that wins; in my opinion, Arsenal certainly deserved to win.

First of all, arsenal did well, getting this far for the first time in a long time means they put in a lot of effort. Their only advantage today was to play defense and it almost worked because they were winning until psg got an opportunity to play a penalty kick, that's when everything changed. Arsenal Almost won the match but football is filled with a lot of unpredictable outcomes.

[Adbitco]

PSG dominated the match from start to finish, Arsenal was just parking the bus all through the game, PSG was just all over Arsenal even as they were losing and looking for a goal to get back into the game, they were still composed and kept on playing their possessive game even when they were missing chances. You can't keep on defending for that long without making some little mistakes and that was the problem. Each time Arsenal came out, they looked dangerous but why were they always in their own half defending. PSG had a free ride and had chances of scoring one or 2 goals after that equaliser. Arsenal were just indeed lucky, Raya played a very big role as to why the match ended draw at full time.

Arsenal was not interested in possessions and they know they will not be able to drag this possession and goal scoring tendencies. All they needed to do was to score an early unexpected goal and defend for the rest of the match. Their early planned happen as Harvartz scored for them and their plan was going as was strategized until the mistake by Mosquera that broke them. But in all Arsenal came to the battle prepared and they fought well

It's nice that you've seen that it's a gamble that didn't pay off, who does that. You scored 6 minutes into the game and decided to park the bus, that's so stupid of the team. In terms of possession yes they were never going to drag it with PSG but not what happened today, you can't be playing against this deadly team and you decided to park the bus from minute 6, what were you expecting will happen. You are up against that kind of attack and you think you can sustain it till 90 minutes, another big joke. PSG doesn't have a solid defence but you do, why not take your chances at their defence. You can see the few time Arsenal went forward and how it turned out, what happened to keep on trying and see them make mistakes. You have a better defence than them, you could recover better than them so why not take your chances?

[Balmain]

I didn't watch the whole match, only the full 90 minutes. Arsenal scored early and then sat back, allowing PSG to control possession. They were defending well. A penalty changed things, resulting in a draw and then extra time. PSG won the penalty shootout. Arsenal could have won too it was a slightly slower-paced final than I expected. That's why I didn't watch the extra time.

[Silikiem]

If not for the penalty advantage PSG had to score their first goal, the game would have been so tough for PSG that I'm not sure they would have won, because after Arsenal's first goal it was very difficult since the defense was so strong that PSG couldn't penetrate Arsenal. Luck was never on the side of Arsenal because they played very well, and I'm very proud of Arsenal. Despite the fact that Arsenal was lucky to win the Champions League, their performance has shown they are really Champions League material, and I won't be surprised if they get to the Champions League finals next season. I like the fact that PSG looked pressured in the game, but they still managed to get through.

PSG saw nothing to play against Arsenal, Enrique was so confused about the next move to take on Arsenal. The ball was rigged, looking at how the second half started. Had the game left to be on a normal play ground, Arsenal would have ended up the winner. Also if you noticed how Enrique celebrated the win, you'd figure out that he knows he doesn't deserve the win.

Inasmuch as Arsenal played exceptionally and even took it to the penalty knock out, let us be frank, the type of Arsenal plays is not one we should encourage, if all the teams adapt same type of plays, I don't think alot of people will be football fans. And honestly do you feel If PSG where desperate to convert they wouldn't have had the chance to ? Football is not that plain that because a team got that means they wouldn't be able to get a goal? Wasn't it making an attempt that led them to the penalties?

Aside from defense after that first goal, Arsenal played trash even when the score tied

PSG were lucky they got that penalty if not By now no one would’ve been talking about how bad Arsenal played today but rather they will be talking how tactical they were able to contain PSGs attack and held on to win the game. One thing we all must need to understand in football is that everyone have their approach in a game and you must not expect Arsenal to play the way PSG were playing. Playing a high explosive attack team like PSG you need a tactical approach and not just to go and play normal football if not you’ll end up conceding numerous goal just like the ones Chelsea conceded during their round of sixteen encounter with PSG.