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Heartbreak for Havertz as Arsenal lose Champions League final on penalties
31 May
Summary
- Kai Havertz scored an early goal for Arsenal in the Champions League final.
- Paris Saint-Germain equalized through Ousmane Dembélé, forcing penalties.
- Havertz will now join Germany's World Cup preparations after the defeat.
Arsenal's Champions League final aspirations were dashed on penalties against Paris Saint-Germain, despite Kai Havertz finding the net early in the match. The German forward's opening goal was later matched by Ousmane Dembélé, leading to a tense penalty shootout that saw Arsenal fall short.
Reflecting on the season, Havertz conveyed a mix of disappointment and pride, acknowledging the league title but finding the final loss difficult to accept. He expressed determination to regroup and aim for success next year.
Looking ahead, Havertz is now set to join the German national team for their World Cup campaign, joining his teammates in a couple of days. He expressed significant excitement about this next phase, with Germany scheduled to play Finland in a warm-up friendly without him.
