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Psg claims historic 2026 champions league double with arsenal final triumph

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Final - Paris St Germain v Arsenal - Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary - May 30, 2026 Paris St Germain's Marquinhos lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the UEFA Champions League REUTERS/Phil Noble

Paris Saint-Germain secures historic 2026 Champions League double with Arsenal final victory

Following each Champions League match this season, players were evaluated by reporters. Now, after a historic double achieved by the Parisians, who defeated Arsenal in Budapest’s final (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), it’s time to review their performance.

The Parisians have done it. After a decade of struggles and battles on the European stage, Paris Saint-Germain has cemented its new status as a powerhouse by defeating Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest last Saturday (1-1, 4-3 on penalties). The club has definitively transcended its previous limits.

Manager Luis Enrique built his campaign on a squad that remained largely unchanged from last season. After an exceptionally cohesive campaign, the capital club proved it boasts some of the world’s finest talent by securing a historic double. Below is their end-of-season report card, compiled from match ratings assigned by reporters throughout the campaign. And the top performer?