Goalkeeper David Raya, from Arsenal Football Club, saved the penalty kick from left-back Nuno Mendes, from Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, during the Champions League final, held at Puskás Aréna. The move occurred at a crucial moment in the match, which ended 1-1 in regulation time, leading to maximum penalties. Raya’s intervention stood out following the events that defined the champion.
Disputa penalty shootout at Puskás Aréna
The sequence of penalties began with Nuno Mendes being charged by Paris Saint-Germain. The left-back hit a cross, but David Raya flew to palm it, guaranteeing the defense for Arsenal. Logo then Eze, Arsenal’s midfielder, kicked out, failing in his attempt and keeping the score unchanged in the dispute.
The dispute continued with the conversion of Doué, striker of Paris Saint-Germain, who hit the right corner, with Raya falling to the other side, scoring the first goal for the French team. Next, Gyokeres, Arsenal’s striker, hit the right, while Safonov, PSG’s goalkeeper, fell to the left, equalizing the series of penalties.
Desempenho of goalkeepers and attackers in the decision
The goalkeepers’ performance was one of the highlights of the penalty shootout. David Raya, with the defense on Nuno Mendes’s charge, demonstrated quick reflexes and effective positioning. Do alongside Paris Saint-Germain, Safonov was unable to defend Gyokeres’s charge, but the team stayed in contention with Doué’s conversion.
The pressure of penalties exposed the players’ ability in decisive moments. The accuracy of Doué and Gyokeres was crucial for their respective teams, while Eze’s failure demonstrated the complexity of the situation.
Estatísticas and context of the Champions League final
The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal ended with a score of 1-1 in regulation time. Paris Saint-Germain maintained 68% of the ball possession, with 887 passes and 90% successful passes. Arsenal, in turn, had 32% possession of the ball, making 325 passes with 68% accuracy.
In terms of attack, Paris Saint-Germain finished 21 times, with 4 shots on goal and 12 out, in addition to 1 on the post. Arsenal finished 6 times, 1 on goal and 2 out. The defenses were also active, with PSG making 4 saves and Arsenal, 9. The game was marked by 11 fouls from Paris Saint-Germain and 16 from Arsenal, resulting in 2 yellow cards for PSG and 5 for Arsenal.
- Ball Posse:Paris Saint-Germain 68%, Arsenal 32%
- Total from Passes:Paris Saint-Germain 887, Arsenal 325
- % of Passes Certos:Paris Saint-Germain 90%, Arsenal 68%
- Finalizações:Paris Saint-Germain 21 (4 on goal), Arsenal 6 (1 on goal)
- Faltas Comentidas:Paris Saint-Germain 11, Arsenal 16
- Cartões Amarelos:Paris Saint-Germain 2, Arsenal 5
Mudanças tactics and substitutions during the match
Coaches Luis Enrique, from Paris Saint-Germain, and Mikel Arteta, from Arsenal, presented different tactical schemes. Paris Saint-Germain played 4-3-3, while Arsenal used 4-2-3-1. The substitutions were strategic for both sides.
At halftime of the match, Paris Saint-Germain made two important substitutions. Marquinhos, right defender, was replaced by Zabarnyi. Além, Vitinha, midfielder, gave way to Lucas Beraldo, left defender. Essas changes aimed to adjust the team for the second stage and the possible extension.
Successful Temporada for Arsenal in 2025/26
Arsenal Football Club had a standout season in 2025/26, beating Premier League and ending a 22-year fast without beating Campeonato Inglês. The title was confirmed one round in advance, on May 19, 2026, after Manchester City, then runner-up, drew 1-1 against Bournemouth. The English squad celebrated their rival’s stumble live, celebrating the unprecedented achievement for many of their players. Esta victory at Premier League marked a high point for the London club, demonstrating the team’s strength in the national competition, adding a context of high performance to the Champions League final.