Paris Saint-Germain have claimed back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final held in Budapest.

The French giants edged past the English side in a shootout to secure their second consecutive European crown — a feat that cements their place among the continent's elite clubs.

The night in Budapest delivered all the tension that a Champions League final demands, with the tie eventually unable to be separated in regular time, forcing the contest into the lottery of a penalty shootout where PSG held their nerve to prevail.

Analysts and pundits from across the football world weighed in on the significance of the result, reflecting on how PSG managed to overcome a resilient Arsenal side to lift the trophy once more.