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Why Ousmane Dembele Takes Penalties With His Weak Foot

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Ousmane Dembele helped Paris Saint-Germain secure their second successive Champions League title on Saturday night.

The world-class winger and current holder of the Ballon d’Or award scored the all-important goal from the penalty spot that levelled the final against Arsenal. PSG then went on to win the final in Budapest after a separate penalty shootout.

And what a penalty it was, too. Dembele is naturally left-footed and shaped to shoot on his favoured side before converting an unstoppable right-footed strike past David Raya, arguably the greatest goalkeeper in the world right now. Watch Dembele’s penalty below:


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It’s hard to work out the ‘stronger’ and ‘weaker’ feet of these football greats.

Ousmane Dembele penalty vs Arsenal

The first time it was noticed that Dembele chose to take penalties with his weaker right-foot was back in his days at Stade Rennais. When asked about the unusual decision, the attacker provided a short but sweet explanation that he preferred to shoot with his weaker side because he could generate more power.

The French international elaborated on this further after joining Barcelona in 2017, saying:

“I’m ambidextrous. I prefer to dribble with the left, but I like shooting with my right foot.”

Being ambidextrous means having the ability to use both the right and left hands with equal proficiency. This skill is rare and can be natural or developed through practice.

More often than not, this is apparent when people are able to write or use cutlery with both hands. But in the case of Dembele, it’s made him an even more unpredictable player as he has the ability to cut in on his left or dribble down the right in equally devastating fashion.

Dembele Could Win Ballon d’Or Again

Ousmane Dembele

PSG’s latest Champions League triumph under Luis Enrique means Dembele has catapulted himself into pole position for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The Frenchman previously trailed the likes of Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe but now sits in top spot with less than five months to go before the ceremony.

Dembele, who has scored 20 goals and registered 11 assists in 40 games this season, could become the first player to retain the Ballon d’Or since Lionel Messi in 2021. However, much will depend on how France perform at this summer’s 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

If France win the tournament with Dembele playing a starring role, he’ll inevitably become the red-hot favouite to win the Ballon d’Or again and cements his status as one of the greats of his generation in the process.

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Vitinha Critical of Arsenal’s Style of Play After PSG’s Champions League Win

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Vitinha’s comments about Arsenal are being widely shared following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final on Saturday afternoon.

PSG came from a goal down at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, to retain their title.

Ousmane Dembele’s second half penalty cancelled out Kai Havertz’s early opener. PSG then held their nerve in the penalty shootout to lift the Champions League trophy for the second consecutive season.

Vitinha played the full game and was named Player of the Match for his all-action display in the middle of the pitch. After the match, he spoke his mind about Arsenal’s style of play.

Vitinha Speaks Out About Arsenal’s Time Wasting

Vitinha

Following the match, Joao Neves criticised Arsenal’s style of play, saying that ‘PSG were the only team that wanted to play.’

His partner in crime in the middle of midfield, Vitinha, also spoke out about Arsenal’s style of play, claiming that they ‘waste a lot of time.’

He told TNT Sports: “You have to be patient when you’re up against a team like that. We knew it was going to happen, but even more so after Arsenal’s goal, since you really have to be patient.

“It’s difficult because you see the clock ticking away, it’s a final, you want to win and they waste a lot of time on everything: throw-ins, goal kicks, everything. And it’s very difficult because if you fall into that trap… you lose your cool.

“So, a lot of patience, two very compact lines, sometimes with six at the back, and it’s difficult because you want to make a decisive pass, you want to break that down, and you can’t because that’s exactly what they want, so you have to go wide, make runs without the ball.

“And that’s what the coach talked about at halftime, and I also think there was a little more space in the second half, and we took advantage of that very well, we got the penalty, and after that, the game was ours.”

He added: “We expected it, we really did. We knew it would turn out this way, especially after Arsenal scored so early. Like I said, we had the patience, waited for the right moment, and had other chances that could have sealed the game. I think we’re the deserved winners.

“Arsenal is a very good team, very competitive and tough, but based on what we did today and throughout the Champions League, we deserve to win.”

Luis Enrique: PSG Deserved to Win

PSG players celebrate winning the 2025/26 Champions League

PSG manager Luis Enrique was complimentary of his opponents but thinks his side deserved to win the match. He told TNT Sports:

”The match started the best way for them, they scored in a lucky action, and after that it was a pleasure for them as they know how to defend, so it was very tough.

”We are used to attacking in that way with a lot of players behind the ball. We deserved to draw the match, and in the end we’re happy to win the trophy.”

On how he felt during the shoot-out, Enrique continued: ”I’ve tried to just enjoy it, because you need luck to win on penalties, but I thought we showed great quality in terms of our penalty kicks as well as from the goalkeeper.

”It’s amazing. I think we deserved [to win]. I think today both teams deserved to win, but the way we’ve played the whole season I think we deserved to win the Champions League. We are very lucky and very happy and we’ll try to be there next season. Why not?”

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Original El Grande Americano Unmasked as Chad Gable in Mask vs Mask Match

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Arguably the most heated storyline in all of modern-day professional wrestling came to a head on Saturday night as ‘The Real’ El Grande Americano defeated ‘The Original’ El Grande Americano in a ‘Mask vs Mask’ match.

The two Superstars have been feuding for months, with many of their battles taking place on WWE Monday Night Raw. However, it is in Mexico where the rivalry has really captured the imagination of fans.

What started out as a parody character on weekly television transformed into a culturally significant figure via the WWE-owned AAA promotion in Mexico.

The El Grande Americano Character Explored

Initially designed as a gimmick to antagonise WWE’s luchadors on Raw, El Grande Americano was positioned as an obnoxious heel who many felt was mocking American culture.

Determined to push the character, WWE gave him a number of high profile wins, including a victory over Rey Fenix at WrestleMania 41. El Grande Americano then began to appear in AAA where he was pushed as one of the promotion’s top stars.

When the man under the mask got injured in the summer of 2025, though, WWE decided they didn’t want to lose the character from television. As a result, they took the unusual step of recasting the Superstar.

The mask was handed to Ludvig Kaiser, who looked absolutely nothing like the first El Grande Americano. Fans were immediately it on the ‘secret’, but when Kaiser started using the character to geniunely promote Mexican culture, the people took him to their hearts.

As a result, ‘The Real’ El Grande Americano became the most popular Superstar in all of AAA, something that didn’t sit well with the original man under the mask.

Ever since ‘The Original’ El Grande Americano returned at this year’s Royal Rumble, the duo have been on a collision course, with a ‘Mask vs Mask’ match always being the logical conclusion to their feud.

El Grande Americano with mask

The match was briefly threatened by Kaiser’s recent arrest, but the German-born Superstar was able to get clearance to return to Mexico in order to perform.

‘The Original’ El Grande Americano Unmasked

The high-stakes contest headlined the first night of the AAA Noche de los Grandes special at Arena Monterrey in Mexico. A rabid crowd was in attendance to witness the culmination of the El Grande Americano civil war.

After a heated No Disqualification match, it was Kaiser’s ‘Real’ El Grande Americano who got his hand raised, meaning it was time for ‘The Original’ to unmask.

In what had always been an open secret, the originator of the El Grande Americano character was revealed to be Chad Gable. However, the seriousness with which the crowd and Gable himself treated the moment made it truly special.

Gable had his family by his side as he unmasked, with the crowd immediately chanting his name as soon as his face was visible. The former US Olympian looked highly emotional as he spoke to the fans in Spanish to confirm his true idenitity.

Handing his mask to his opponent, Gable declared:

“I will always be the original El Grande Americano, but, from now on, you are the ONLY El Grande Americano!”

Although he has been unmasked, the success of the storyline is likely to see Gable remain a part of AAA.

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Original El Grande Americano Unmasked as Chad Gable in Mask vs Mask Match

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Arguably the most heated storyline in all of modern-day professional wrestling came to a head on Saturday night as ‘The Real’ El Grande Americano defeated ‘The Original’ El Grande Americano in a ‘Mask vs Mask’ match.

The two Superstars have been feuding for months, with many of their battles taking place on WWE Monday Night Raw. However, it is in Mexico where the rivalry has really captured the imagination of fans.

What started out as a parody character on weekly television transformed into a culturally significant figure via the WWE-owned AAA promotion in Mexico.

The El Grande Americano Character Explored

Initially designed as a gimmick to antagonise WWE’s luchadors on Raw, El Grande Americano was positioned as an obnoxious heel who many felt was mocking American culture.

Determined to push the character, WWE gave him a number of high profile wins, including a victory over Rey Fenix at WrestleMania 41. El Grande Americano then began to appear in AAA where he was pushed as one of the promotion’s top stars.

When the man under the mask got injured in the summer of 2025, though, WWE decided they didn’t want to lose the character from television. As a result, they took the unusual step of recasting the Superstar.

The mask was handed to Ludvig Kaiser, who looked absolutely nothing like the first El Grande Americano. Fans were immediately it on the ‘secret’, but when Kaiser started using the character to geniunely promote Mexican culture, the people took him to their hearts.

As a result, ‘The Real’ El Grande Americano became the most popular Superstar in all of AAA, something that didn’t sit well with the original man under the mask.

Ever since ‘The Original’ El Grande Americano returned at this year’s Royal Rumble, the duo have been on a collision course, with a ‘Mask vs Mask’ match always being the logical conclusion to their feud.

El Grande Americano with mask

The match was briefly threatened by Kaiser’s recent arrest, but the German-born Superstar was able to get clearance to return to Mexico in order to perform.

‘The Original’ El Grande Americano Unmasked

The high-stakes contest headlined the first night of the AAA Noche de los Grandes special at Arena Monterrey in Mexico. A rabid crowd was in attendance to witness the culmination of the El Grande Americano civil war.

After a heated No Disqualification match, it was Kaiser’s ‘Real’ El Grande Americano who got his hand raised, meaning it was time for ‘The Original’ to unmask.

In what had always been an open secret, the originator of the El Grande Americano character was revealed to be Chad Gable. However, the seriousness with which the crowd and Gable himself treated the moment made it truly special.

Gable had his family by his side as he unmasked, with the crowd immediately chanting his name as soon as his face was visible. The former US Olympian looked highly emotional as he spoke to the fans in Spanish to confirm his true idenitity.

Handing his mask to his opponent, Gable declared:

“I will always be the original El Grande Americano, but, from now on, you are the ONLY El Grande Americano!”

Although he has been unmasked, the success of the storyline is likely to see Gable remain a part of AAA.

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