Paris Saint-Germain have cemented their place in European football history, becoming only the second club ever to defend the UEFA Champions League title after beating Arsenal on penalties in Budapest on Saturday.

The French giants rallied from a difficult contest to edge past the Gunners in a shootout, securing back-to-back continental glory in dramatic fashion at the Hungarian capital.

The triumph marks an extraordinary chapter for Paris Saint-Germain, who join an elite group of clubs to have retained the most coveted prize in European club football. Only one other side had previously managed the feat in the modern Champions League era.

Arsenal, appearing in a rare Champions League final, could not convert enough penalties to deny their opponents a historic double triumph, leaving the Budapest showpiece in the hands of the Parisian outfit.