This deep wound: Arsenal has set an unfortunate record after losing to Paris Saint-Germain, missing out on the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League title.
On 31 May 2026, this painful loss marked Arsenal, the renowned Premier League club led by Spanish manager Mikel Arteta, as they set an unfortunate record after losing to Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 powerhouse managed by fellow Spaniard Luis Enrique, narrowly missing out on the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League crown.
Revisiting the match, Arsenal took the lead early with a goal by Kai Havertz in the 6th minute. However, in the 62nd minute, Paris Saint-Germain equalized through a precise penalty strike by Ousmane Dembélé. The game remained tied at 1-1 after both 90 and 120 minutes, before PSG ultimately triumphed 4-3 in the penalty shootout, successfully defending their title.
Following this result, the Emirates Stadium club set an unwanted record as the team with the most matches played in the history of both the European Cup and UEFA Champions League—totaling 226 games—without ever lifting the trophy.