15 Remarkable Stats From The PSG-Arsenal Champions League Final

Paris Saint-Germain made history once again after defeating Arsenal in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final. The dramatic victory added another European crown to their collection and produced several incredible records and milestones along the way. 1. PSG Dominated Possession Like Never Before PSG finished the final with 75.3% possession, the highest recorded by any team in a Champions League final since official records began. (onefootball.com) 2. Back-To-Back European Champions Luis Enrique’s side became the first club since Real Madrid (2016-2018) to successfully defend the Champions League title. (Reuters) 3. Arsenal’s Long Wait Continues The defeat means Arsenal remain the club with the most Champions League matches played without ever winning the competition. (talksport.com) 4. Another Final Masterclass From Luis Enrique The PSG coach has now won 12 of his last 13 one-off finals as a manager, further strengthening his reputation as a specialist in major occasions. (Reuters) 5. PSG Love Penalty Shootouts The victory was PSG’s sixth consecutive shootout triumph under Luis Enrique. (Reuters) 6. Marquinhos Continues Making History The PSG captain extended his record as the Brazilian player with the most Champions League appearances, reaching 122 matches in the competition. (SuperSport) 7. A Rare Champions League Final Shootout The final became the first Champions League final to be decided by penalties since Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid in 2016. (SuperSport) 8. PSG’s European Era Keeps Growing

Since 2020, PSG have reached more Champions League finals than any other club, appearing in the 2020, 2025 and 2026 showpieces. (SuperSport) 9. Arsenal’s Defensive Record Was Not Enough Before the final, Arsenal owned the best defensive record in the tournament, conceding just six goals in 14 matches. (SuperSport) 10. Vitinha’s Elite Distribution Vitinha completed 227 line-breaking passes during this season’s Champions League campaign, 44 more than any other player in the competition. (SuperSport) 11. Kvaratskhelia’s Knockout Dominance Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was involved in 10 goals during the knockout stages, scoring seven and assisting three. He also became the first player to register a goal or assist in seven consecutive knockout-stage appearances in a single campaign. (SuperSport) 12. Arsenal’s European Final Curse Continues The Gunners have now lost each of their last four major European finals, including the 2006 Champions League final and the 2019 Europa League final. (SuperSport) 13. A Historic Night For French Football PSG became the first French club ever to win the European Cup/Champions League on two occasions. (Le Monde.fr) 14. David Raya Came Close To History Despite the defeat, Raya finished the campaign with nine Champions League clean sheets, just one short of the competition’s single-season record for a goalkeeper. (SuperSport) 15. PSG Joined Elite Company Only Real Madrid and PSG have managed to retain the Champions League title during the modern Champions League era. (AP News) The final ended 1-1 after extra time before PSG prevailed 4-3 on penalties, securing another historic chapter in the club’s rise to European dominance.