The dream of Champions League glory lives on for Paris Saint-Germain. A tense opening six minutes saw Arsenal take an early lead, but the Parisians fought back in dramatic fashion with a 65th-minute penalty converted by Ousmane Dembélé, reigniting hope in the French capital.

Dembélé’s decisive moment lifts PSG from the brink

The match had looked bleak for PSG after Kai Havertz’s sixth-minute strike, leaving them trailing against Arsenal. But Dembélé’s composed finish from the spot, firing to David Raya’s right, breathed new life into the final. The French winger’s clinical strike restored parity in Budapest’s Puskás Arena, keeping PSG’s aspirations alive in Europe’s elite competition.

His goal came after a controversial refereeing decision. Liverpool loanee Giorgi Kvaratskhelia drew the foul in the left channel, with Sevilla’s Sergi Mosquera’s late challenge earning a yellow card. With the Spanish defender already booked, Arsenal’s manager took the bold decision to substitute him immediately, adding to the game’s tactical twists.

A second-half resurgence for the Parisians

The equalizer marked a turning point. PSG, which had struggled to create clear chances in the first half—registering just one shot on target—found renewed energy. The atmosphere in the stadium shifted, with supporters believing a late winner might still be possible. The match’s intensity rose, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

As the clock ticked down, the tension mirrored the high stakes of the final. Every tackle and counterattack carried weight, with both teams leaving everything on the pitch. The drama ensured the Champions League final would be remembered for its late, game-changing moment.

By Boureima Amadou — Reporter