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
PSG claims historic 2026 Champions League double with Arsenal victory
Following each UEFA Champions League match, players were assessed by reporters. After the Parisians’ historic double, defeating Arsenal in the Budapest final (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), the time has come to review their season.
The Parisians have done it. After a decade of struggles and battles on the European stage, Paris Saint-Germain has cemented its status as a powerhouse by defeating Arsenal in the 2026 Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday evening (1-1, 4-3 on penalties). The club has finally reached a new level.
Manager Luis Enrique relied on nearly the same core lineup as the previous season. Following an exceptionally cohesive campaign, the capital club confirmed its place among the world’s elite by securing a historic double. Below is their end-of-season report card, calculated from the match-by-match ratings assigned by reporters. And the top performer is…
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