Arsenal lose Champions League final to PSG on penalties, hold Premier League title parade

Raya Still Haunted by Champions League Final Defeat

Nearly a month after losing the Champions League final to PSG on penalties, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has opened up about the pain of seeing the trophy slip away.

"When I got home, I was devastated," Raya said, describing his emotional state after the match. Despite the heartbreak, the Spanish shot-stopper made a point of warmly congratulating his national teammate Fabián Ruiz.

Gabriel's Missed Penalty Sparks Surprising Jersey Sales

Arsenal defender Gabriel's missed penalty in the Champions League final against PSG has led to an unexpected surge in sales of his jersey. The Brazilian's spot-kick failure proved decisive in the shootout, but fans have shown support by purchasing his shirt in large numbers.

Dugarry Slams Arsenal's Performance

Former French international Christophe Dugarry was scathing in his assessment of Arsenal's display in the final.

"Serves them right," Dugarry said, calling Arsenal "empty barrels" who "didn't create anything" against PSG.

Arsenal Hold Premier League Title Parade Despite Final Loss

Despite losing the Champions League final, Arsenal organized a parade in London to celebrate their Premier League title. Over one million people reportedly took to the streets, with dramatic images capturing the scale of the celebration just 24 hours after the European final defeat.

Gabriel: "It's Painful"

Following his missed penalty in the shootout, Gabriel admitted: "It's painful." The defender's reaction came after PSG retained their Champions League title with a 1-1 draw (4-3 on penalties) in Budapest.

Marquinhos Shows Class in Consoling Gabriel

In a touching moment after the final, PSG captain Marquinhos was seen comforting Arsenal's Gabriel following his missed penalty. The gesture was widely praised as a display of sportsmanship between the two defenders.

Arteta Frustrated by Referee Decision

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration after the final, criticizing referee Daniel Siebert for not awarding a penalty on Madueke.

"It was clearly a penalty in my eyes," Arteta said following the 1-1 draw that ended 4-3 on penalties in PSG's favor.

PSG's Unlikely Double

PSG's victory in Budapest marked their second consecutive Champions League title — a first double since Real Madrid's three-peat (2016, 2017, 2018). The achievement was all the more remarkable given that few would have predicted it two years ago.

English Clubs Tease Arsenal After Final Defeat

Following Arsenal's Champions League final loss, rival English clubs including Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace took to social media to tease the Gunners over their defeat.

PSG's "Goggles" Explained

After their triumph, PSG players were seen wearing ski masks dubbed "goggles." The unusual accessory sparked curiosity, with fans and media questioning the meaning behind the celebration gear.