PSG goes head-to-head against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday evening at the Puskas Arena.
Luis Enrique’s men will look to successfully defend their crown, while Arsenal are fighting to win the European trophy for the first time ever.
These two teams met in last year’s semi-finals, from which the Parisians came out on top with a 3-1 victory on aggregate on their way to glory.
PSG vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news
Date: Saturday, 30th May.
Kick-off: 5pm BST.
Venue: Puskas Arena, Budapest.
Referee: Daniel Siebert
VAR: Bastian Dankert
Last meeting: PSG 2-1 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League semi-finals, 7th May 2025
PSG team news
Paris Saint-Germain approaches this ultimate European showdown with a remarkably fresh squad.
In a significant defensive boost, Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi has overcome a recent minor hamstring worry and is passed fit to feature in the starting lineup.
Similarly, Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes have declared themselves completely fit and available for matchday selection.
PSG’s season ended a week before Arsenal’s, meaning key players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doué, and midfield engine João Neves, along with Vitinha, arrive in Budapest with fresh legs.
Arsenal enters the UEFA Champions League Final boasting massive fitness boosts, providing manager Mikel Arteta with crucial tactical flexibility ahead of kick-off.
Defender Jurrien Timber has been passed completely fit to start, successfully recovering from a knee injury setback that had sidelined him since March.
Furthermore, Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino has returned to full first-team training sessions, offering a robust presence to partner Declan Rice in the centre of the pitch, if required.
The Gunners’ only major high-profile absentee remains dependable defender Ben White, who is ruled out through injury.
This leaves Arteta with a fully armed squad otherwise, forcing a massive selection decision upfront. The manager must choose between clinical top-scorer Viktor Gyokeres, who has netted an impressive twenty-one goals this campaign, and the highly reliable, intelligent Kai Havertz.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain successfully retained their Ligue 1 crown, finishing six points clear at the top. However, their recent form has been mixed due to heavy squad rotation. They secured wins over Brest (1–0) and Lens (2–0) but suffered a 2–1 domestic defeat against Paris FC in their final league fixture. In the Champions League, Luis Enrique’s side showed immense resilience, holding Bayern München to a 1–1 draw to advance 6–5 on aggregate.
Arsenal
Arsenal enters the final in spectacular form, fresh off securing their first Premier League title since 2004. The Gunners have shown incredible domestic dominance, concluding their league campaign with consecutive victories, including a 1–0 win over Burnley and a 2–1 triumph against Crystal Palace. In Europe, they demonstrated clinical maturity by edging past Atlético Madrid with a 1–0 away victory to secure their spot in Budapest.
