The Champions League final will take place on 30 May in Budapest at the Puskás Aréna. The referee is Daniel Siebert.
PSG
Luis Enrique’s side are aiming to repeat their success and defend their title.
The form of the club from the French capital has not been ideal in recent matches. In their last few games, the Parisians have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
In the Champions League, the reigning champions have not always played with confidence. Their previous encounters with German side Bayern Munich proved tense and spectacular. It is worth noting that the team’s attacking line has performed at a high level throughout the season.
Ahead of the final, the French side have faced some squad issues. The team have two injured players: Luc Chevalier and Quentin N’Jantou. Ashraf Hakimi’s availability is in doubt, but he has been included in the squad for the final.
PSG’s probable line-up
Safonov — Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes — Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz — Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed a historic season, winning the Premier League title. In fact, to achieve such a triumph, they had to move away from their usual style and start playing extremely cautious football.
The English club can be described as more settled. The team has players in every position capable of deciding a match through individual efforts.
Ahead of the final, the Gunners are without the injured Mikel Merino and Ben White. The fitness of Noni Madueke and Jurrien Timber is in doubt.
Arsenal’s probable line-up
Raya — Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori — Rice, Lewis-Skell — Saka, Edegard, Eze — Djokeres
PSG vs Arsenal preview
The French side are widely tipped as favourites. The team may well have more possession, but it is unlikely that this alone will be the decisive factor in securing victory.
The English side are unlikely to go all out on the attack from the very first minutes. The team will aim to organise their defensive and attacking lines sensibly. The match against Atlético showed that the Londoners are trying to dictate the game on their own terms.
Given the clubs’ attacking prowess and the tendency for plenty of goals, the choice is clear.
Over 2.5 goals
Score 1–2
