Nigeria Reacts as PSG Down Arsenal in UCL Final

PSG Beat Arsenal on Penalties to Retain UCL Title

PSG became back-to-back European champions as Arsenal's long wait for a first title went on.

Nigerian supporters watched the shootout unfold.

Paris Saint-Germain kept the Champions League title on May 30, seeing off Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw in Budapest, and the result dominated Nigerian X trends overnight.

Kai Havertz handed Arsenal the lead after six minutes, but Ousmane Dembele equalised from the penalty spot on 65 minutes, before the match stayed level through extra time before penalties decided the title.

By retaining the title, PSG became repeat Champions League winners, an achievement not many sides pull off, sealed under manager Luis Enrique.

Nigerian fans made the final the night's biggest talking points, and the country's X trends filling up with both PSG jubilation and Arsenal disappointment, a reminder of how deeply Nigeria follows the European game.

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Paris Saint-Germain held onto the title, becoming back-to-back Champions League winners.

The match was decided on penalties, with PSG edging it by 4-3 following a 1-1 draw.

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