The much-anticipated clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal is just hours away. This Saturday, the 71st edition of the UEFA Champions League final will unfold at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, where the Parisians will attempt to defend their continental crown against the resilient Gunners.

After a turbulent domestic campaign that saw them finish 11th in Ligue 1, PSG significantly elevated their performance in the knockout stages. Victories over Monaco (3-2, 2-2 aggregate), Chelsea (5-2, 3-0), Liverpool (2-0, 2-0), and Bayern Munich (5-4, 1-1) paved the way to this decisive showdown.

Arsenal, on the other hand, delivered a more consistent campaign. Topping their group stage, the English side marched through the knockout rounds without conceding a single defeat. Fresh off securing the Premier League title, Mikel Arteta’s squad arrives with high ambitions but must overcome a PSG side that eliminated them in last year’s semifinals (1-0, 2-1).