Starting teams confirmed for Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain have handled Ligue 1 as their private playground, hoarding 12 of the final 14 home league titles, however their relationship with Europe has traditionally been outlined by heartache.

That each one modified final yr once they lastly conquered the continent. Tonight, Luis Enrique’s aspect stand on the precipice of footballing immortality, seeking to change into solely the third membership – after Actual Madrid and AC Milan – to efficiently defend their crown.

Remarkably, this would be the first ever main European remaining between golf equipment from France and England. Right here’s how they line up:

PSG group information

Proper-back Achraf Hakimi and left-back Nuno Mendes had been harm doubts however each begin for PSG.

Striker Ousmane Dembele has mentioned he’s totally match, having been changed throughout the first half of their 2-1 defeat at Paris FC on Could 17.

It’s a formidabel-looking aspect!

PSG XI: Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joâo Neves, Fabian Ruiz, Doué, Dembelé, Kvaratskhelia.

Arsenal group information

Kai Havertz begins up entrance with Viktor Gyokeres solely on the bench, as is Eberechi Eze.

Myles Lewis-Skelly begins in midfield after impressing in each legs of the semi-final.

Ahead Noni Madueke suffered a hamstring downside throughout Arsenal’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday however is on the bench, as is right-back Jurrien Timber, who has been out since March with a groin situation.

Defender Ben White is out with a long-term knee harm.

Arsenal XI: Raya, Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Odegaard, Trossard, Havertz

The place to observe PSG vs Arsenal: TV channel, on-line dwell stream

Kick-off on Saturday is at 20:00 BST (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT). Stay TV protection within the UK is on TNT Sports activities 1 and TNT Sports activities Final.

Streaming is on the HBO Max app. TNT Sports activities prices £30.99 a month and is offered on an unlimited vary of units together with good TVs and gaming consoles.

PSG v Arsenal: Champions League remaining 2025/26 stats

PSG are the primary French membership to achieve three finals within the competitors and the primary to look in consecutive finals. Final season they grew to become the second French aspect to win the competitors, following Marseille’s triumph in 1992/93

They’re the primary defending champions to achieve the Champions League remaining since Actual Madrid did so in 2016/17 and 2017/18 – each seasons by which they went on to win the title

Final season they eradicated Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal within the spherical of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals, and this season they defeated Chelsea and Liverpool within the spherical of 16 and quarter-finals.

The French champions have misplaced one in all their final 12 European matches in opposition to English opposition (W9 D2) and two of thei final 17 video games within the knockout part (W13 D2)

Yet another aim would permit Paris to match the file for a marketing campaign from the group stage or league part to the ultimate, set by Barcelona with 45 in 1999/00

The membership from the French capital have by no means drawn 0-0 within the knockout part – a run of 64 matches

Luis Enrique may change into the fifth coach to win the title greater than twice. Carlo Ancelotti has 5 and Bob Paisley, Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola every have three