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Paris Saint-Germain Crowned Champions Cup Winners in Kuwait

Paris Saint-Germain Crowned Champions Cup Winners in Kuwait

08 January 2026at20:20

Paris Saint-Germain clinched their 14th Champions Cup title in history after defeating rivals Olympique Marseille in a match held in Kuwait.

The regular time of the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring for Paris Saint-Germain in the 13th minute. Mason Greenwood then equalized for Olympique Marseille from a penalty kick in the 76th minute.

The final minutes of the game saw significant drama. Olympique Marseille took the lead through an own goal by Paris Saint-Germain's Willian Pacho in the 87th minute, following a cross from Hamed Junior Traoré. However, Gonçalo Ramos dramatically equalized for Paris Saint-Germain in the fourth minute of stoppage time, sending the teams to a penalty shootout.

In the shootout, Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-1 victory. PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier was the hero, saving penalties from O'Reilly and Traoré, while his teammates successfully converted all their spot-kicks to claim the title.

How did Lucas Chevalier contribute to Paris Saint-Germain's Champions Cup victory?

PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier was pivotal in the penalty shootout, saving attempts from O'Reilly and Traoré. His heroics secured Paris Saint-Germain's 4-1 victory after a thrilling 2-2 draw in regular time.

What does this Champions Cup title mean for Paris Saint-Germain?

This victory marks Paris Saint-Germain's 14th Champions Cup title in their history, solidifying their legacy in the competition. The win came after a hard-fought match against rivals Olympique Marseille in Kuwait.