Manchester City delivered a controlled performance to defeat Arsenal FC 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League Final, combining early precision with disciplined defending to secure the title.

City struck first in the opening half through Jeremy Doku, who broke the deadlock after a sustained spell of pressure. Picking up the ball on the edge of the area, Doku cut inside his marker and drove a low shot past the goalkeeper to give City a 1-0 advantage heading into the break.

Arsenal pushed for a response, but City’s defensive structure held firm. The back line limited clear chances and kept Arsenal’s leading scorer Bukayo Saka quiet throughout the match, denying him space in wide areas and preventing him from adding to his tournament tally.

The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute when Tijjani Reijnders threaded a pass through midfield to release Erling Haaland. The striker made no mistake, finishing calmly to double City’s lead and put the match out of reach.

At the other end, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma anchored the performance, recording his seventh clean sheet of the tournament. He was called upon several times in the second half and delivered when needed, preserving City’s advantage as Arsenal searched for a breakthrough.

City saw out the final stages with composure, closing down passing lanes and controlling possession to seal a 2-0 victory and lift the Champions League trophy.