PSG vs Arsenal ref watch: Three decisions Daniel Siebert got wrong in Champions League final
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Credit: Imago Sat 30 May 2026 20:02, UK PSG overcame Arsenal to lift the Champions League title on Saturday, winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw.It was a dream start at the Puskas Arena for the Gunners as Kai Havertz put Mikel Arteta’s side 1-0 up after just six minutes.However, they were unable to hold on, as Cristhian Mosquera committed a foul on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, which resulted in a PSG penalty, which Ousmane Dembele coolly dispatched.With both teams unable to be separated on the night, the game went to penalties, with PSG eventually coming out on top in the shootout.Below, Football Insider has examined Daniel Siebert’s performance in what was a tense Champions League final. ⚽ Arsenal Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert verdicts and previews, and tactical analysis for every Gunners fixture. VISIT THE ARSENAL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Fabian Ruiz avoids early yellow cardJust before Arsenal’s opener, Fabian Ruiz somehow missed an early yellow card.After a foul, the midfielder was caught throwing the ball away after being frustrated with a decision.Match statsPSGArsenalPossession 75.4%24.6%Shots 217Shots on target41xG1.770.39Corners 114PSG dominated the match against ArsenalYet, referee Siebert did not feel this was worthy of a booking and simply warned the PSG star.This should not have occurred, as any time the ball is thrown away should always result in a yellow card, no matter how early the game is.Arsenal should have been given late first-half cornerLate in the first-half, Arsenal thought they had picked up a corner.It was given by the officials, but Siebert believed that the Gunners took too long to take it.Gabriel fires over.
CHAMPIONS!PSG : 🟢🟢🔴🟢🟢ARS : 🟢🔴🟢🟢🔴#PSGARS 1️⃣-1️⃣ I #UCL— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 30, 2026 As a result, the referee decided to blow his whistle, robbing Arsenal of this opportunity to potentially go further in front before the break.The referee should have simply given the Gunners this chance, or at least told them to hurry up before he blew.Arsenal unlucky not to receive extra-time penaltyArsenal have had plenty of contentious decisions go their way this season, but will feel aggrieved not to have received a late penalty against PSG.Noni Madueke took on Nuno Mendes inside the French side’s box, only for the pair to both fall to the ground.Arsenal were adamant that a spot-kick should have been given. However, the referee remained unmoved and eventually booked both Declan Rice and Mikel Arteta for their protests.VAR seemingly also agreed, with no intervention being made.However, this was simply the wrong decision.
It was a clumsy challenge from the PSG star, and should have resulted in a penalty kick. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the Emirates Stadium.