Eberechi Eze’s penalty miss in the Champions League final has become one of the most talked-about moments in football this year. And for Arsenal’s crypto trading partner Bitpanda, that kind of global attention cuts both ways.

Eze dragged his second-kick penalty wide during the shootout against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, contributing to Arsenal’s 4-3 defeat. PSG claimed their second consecutive Champions League title. Eze, for his part, isn’t hiding from the moment.

Eze refuses to back down

The England international has dismissed any suggestion that he might alter his spot-kick technique or step away from penalty duties. His stance is straightforward: if there’s a penalty to take, he’ll be there again.

England manager Thomas Tuchel and the squad are expected to support Eze in his forthcoming international duties.

Before joining Arsenal, Eze built his reputation at Crystal Palace, where his penalty-taking proficiency was well established. One miss, even in a final, doesn’t erase that track record.

The Bitpanda connection and crypto in football

Arsenal announced a multi-year partnership with Bitpanda on August 14, 2025, designating the European crypto trading platform as their official crypto trading partner. That deal was designed to facilitate fan engagement and digital activations tied to the club’s global brand.

No specific cryptocurrencies, NFTs, or blockchain projects are directly connected to Eze or the England squad.

The next data point to watch is whether Bitpanda leverages Eze’s resilience narrative in its marketing. A player who refuses to shy away from pressure after a miss on the world’s biggest stage is, in branding terms, exactly the kind of story a financial services company wants associated with its name.