Arsenal's European dream ended in the final moments of the night. In the Champions League final, The London club was beaten by Paris Saint-Germain After a 1-1 draw and a penalty shootout won 4-3 by Paris. Kai Havertz had opened the scoring in the 6th minute, before Ousmane Dembélé equalized from the penalty spot in the 65th.
Patrice Evra is targeting Arsenal fans and players
In the wake of this defeat, former Gunners player Patrice Evra delivered a scathing message to Arsenal fans. The former defender criticized the euphoria surrounding the Londoners before the final, believing that the match itself had brutally brought the London club back down to earth.
Patrice Evra stated: "Let me tell you, last night was a real letdown for Arsenal fans. I look at the Arsenal fans, and finally, they are brought back to reality. For weeks, they talked as if they already had the trophy in hand, as if they were the next legends of the game. But football has a funny way of bringing you back down to earth, doesn't it?
"You see, a jersey doesn't make you a legend. A few good months don't make you a legend. You have to suffer, you have to win the big battles, and last night? They were just boys playing against men. This team isn't legendary... not yet."
"They are talented, yes, but legendary? That's a word you have to earn with blood, sweat, and trophies. Tonight, the dream was stifled, and the reality is they have a long, long way to go."
A defeat that leaves Arsenal without Champions League qualification.
Arsenal therefore leave without the trophy, after spending the entire final defending resolutely and running down the clock. The penalty shootout ultimately decided the evening in favor of PSG, with Gabriel among the London players who missed their spot-kicks.
PSG retains its European title and confirms its place at the pinnacle of world football. Arsenal, meanwhile, suffers another Champions League final disappointment after its defeat in 2006. But undoubtedly, last night, football was the winner…
