Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of the PSG vs Arsenal Champions League final clash at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The Gunners have enjoyed a memorable Champions League final campaign thus far, not losing a game throughout the competition, with their defensive prowess impressing in the tough ties against Sporting CP and Atletico Madrid.
The Premier League title win will have given Mikel Arteta’s men huge confidence before their trip to Budapest. PSG also won their domestic league title and have looked imperious at times in this season’s Champions League, including that memorable first leg of the semi-final against Bayern Munich, when their attacking play was brilliant. This promises to be a fascinating final.
Champions League Final: Team News and Predicted Lineups for PSG vs Arsenal
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Venue: Puskas Arena, Budapest.
Kick-off: 17:00 GMT.
Last meeting: PSG 2-1 Arsenal (May 7, 2025).
Referee: Daniel Siebert.
Current odds: PSG 11/8, Arsenal 19/10, Draw 23/10.
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Paris Saint-Germain Team News
Speaking ahead of this huge final, the PSG boss, Luis Enrique, said:
“I wouldn’t say we [PSG and Arsenal] have two different visions, we have similar ideas but have taken different paths. They also score a lot of goals, and we are also a team that defends very well – we’ve just taken different paths to get to that.
“Approaching a final is always something different, you need to make the most of it as you never know when you’re going to play one again. We know them quite well as we’ve played them a few times over the last few years. There are always details we can tweak, I think we can improve our performances up front and in defence.”
Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes haven’t appeared for PSG since the first leg of the semi-final against Bayern Munich due to thigh injuries. Both have since resumed training with Enrique, confirming their availability.
Ousmane Dembele came off in PSG’s Ligue 1 fixture against Paris FC, but the influential attacker has declared himself 100% fit for the final.
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Arsenal Team News
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Arteta was asked about the squad’s fitness and said:
“[Jurrien Timber] is fit. [To start?] Yes, and Noni as well. The only one [out] is Ben White.”
Talking about his feelings going into the game, the Arsenal boss said:
“Great. The preparation has been really, really good, really focused, really positive. We are here because we have earned the right to be here in the manner that we have played and performed in the competition, and tomorrow on that field we’re going to have to earn the right to win the trophy.”
Discussing the difficulties around selecting a team, Arteta said:
“It’s because I look around and I see the joy and the desire that all of them have to play this match. We all know that it is the biggest game in football, and everybody wants to be part of that. They all understand what it takes and also how important everybody is to make an impact when it’s needed.”
PSG Predicted Lineup
Safonov, Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz, Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Raya, Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Odegaard, Trossard, Havertz.
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