Paris Saint-Germain clinched their second consecutive Champions League title, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov's wife made a symbolic gesture with a plastic bag Russian flag.

Paris police have detained 45 people after violence disrupted celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's second Champions League title win and a group tried to storm a police station.

Paris Saint-Germain have cemented their place in the pantheon of footballing greats after successfully defending their European crown against Arsenal. The French giants have achieved a feat of dominance rarely seen in the history of the sport,

The UEFA Champions League is considered the most prestigious club football competition in the world, and thus every European-based referee hopes to be assigned to take charge of the final.