PSG beat Arsenal on penalties, win Champions, reach Club World Cup | OneFootball

Kai Havertz opened the scoring for Arsenal (ENG) after a mistake by the PSG (FRA) defense

PSG (FRA) are two-time Champions League winners. The French side defeated Arsenal (ENG) this Saturday (30), on penalties, at the Puskás Arena in Hungary. The title qualifies Paris for the Intercontinental, which could feature Flamengo if they win the Libertadores.

In addition to the Intercontinental, PSG will also play in the 2029 Club World Cup, which could also feature this year’s Libertadores winner. The Most Beloved qualified for the ‘Super World Cup’ by winning South America in 2025.

Who scored the goals in the Champions final?

Arsenal opened the scoring in the first half. Marquinhos and Hakimi made mistakes in defense and allowed Kai Havertz to drive into the box. Then the German unleashed a left-footed rocket with no chance for Safonov, tormentor of Mengo in the last Intercontinental.

In the second half, however, Mosquera brought down Kvaratskhelia in the box, and the referee awarded a penalty to PSG. Then Dembélé converted the spot kick to level the final, sending the match into extra time.

The draw remained in extra time. Then the teams went to penalties, where Gabriel Magalhães, Nuno Mendes, and Ezze missed their kicks. As a result, the shootout ended 5-4 in favor of Paris.

When does the Intercontinental take place?

The Club World Cup takes place in December this year. The Libertadores winner enters in the second round and must play two matches before the final. However, the Champions League winner qualifies automatically for the Intercontinental final.

Who has already qualified for the 2029 Club World Cup?

So far, Flamengo and Arsenal have qualified for the ‘Super World Cup’ alongside four other clubs: PSG (Champions League winner), Al-Ahli (AFC Champions League winner), Cruz Azul (Concacaf champion), and Pyramids (African Champions League winner).

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