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Champions LeagueJune 8, 2026

Usman Dembélé explains his substitution in the Champions League final against Arsenal

Commenting on his substitution in the Champions League final, Usman Dembélé expressed his joy at winning the title after the team overcame many challenges.

Usman Dembélé explains his substitution in the Champions League final against Arsenal
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Usman Dembélé explained his substitution in the Champions League final against Arsenal (1-1, 4-3 on penalties) and talked about how the game went. The striker was scored in the 90+6. Substituted for a minute. "It was a great evening. We worked hard this season to win our second title in a row. It is fantastic and we will enjoy this moment. The whole season was challenging, we had to overcome a lot. But in the end we became Champions League champions and we are all happy. Towards the end I had cramps! From the 80th minute it was very tense. I think everyone had cramps," Planete PSG quoted Dembélé's words. PSG is the second club in history to win the Champions League in two consecutive seasons.

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