PSG Edge Arsenal in Champions League Final Shootout

A 1-1 final in Budapest went to penalties, where PSG held their nerve to win 4-3 and keep their crown.

Fans across Nigeria followed the Arsenal versus PSG final.

Paris Saint-Germain held onto the UEFA Champions League title on May 30, beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw at the Puskas Arena, and the final dominated Nigerian X trends overnight.

Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the lead after six minutes, though Ousmane Dembele drew PSG level from the penalty spot in the 65th minute, before the final stayed level through extra time before the shootout decided the title.

By retaining the title, PSG confirmed themselves as repeat Champions League winners, a feat not many sides manage, sealed under manager Luis Enrique.

In Nigeria, the match trended heavily, with hashtags and names like "Congratulations to PSG", "#PSGARS", Mbappe, Vitinha and Dembele sitting alongside a wave of Arsenal reaction from disappointed fans.