Arsenal so close and growing – but this was still a missed opportunity

Arsenal’s players stood there as Paris Saint-Germain celebrated. Myles Lewis-Skelly shook his head. Kai Havertz was still in discussions with the referee. Declan Rice and Gabriel applauded, almost forcing themselves to watch as their penance.

Once the trophy lift was done, off they trudged. For Arsenal, this will be fuel, as Mikel Arteta is so fond of putting it. They used their near misses in the Premier League to propel them forwards. Doing the same in the Champions League is the challenge now.