PSG vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Final – 10 things to know | football news
Published on 28 May 2026
Europe’s premier club competition concludes on Saturday when the UEFA Champions League final takes place. From qualifying to the wider league stage and then the knockout drama, the tournament has now reached its final two teams.
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Al Jazeera tells you the top 10 things you need to know about the showpiece event of European football’s governing body, UEFA.
Who is playing in the Champions League final?
This year’s final will feature English Premier League club Arsenal, who defeated Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals, and French giants Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Bayern Munich in their last-four clash.
Who is the current Champions League winner?
PSG is the defending champion, having won the tournament for the first time last season.
The French club defeated Inter Milan in the final by an incredible 5–0 scoreline, humiliating the Italian Serie A club at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
Desire Du scored twice to cement his place as one of the biggest names in the game, even at the age of 19.
Achraf Hakimi was also on the scoresheet along with Khvicha Kvaratskheliya and Seni Mayulu. Incredibly, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele missed the target despite being one of the star names to reach the final.
Who is the favourite to win this year’s final?
PSG are the favourites to defend their title, but Arsenal are considered one of the rising forces in European football.
The Gunners have never lifted Europe’s most coveted football trophy, yet they have finally ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.
Who are PSG’s key players for the Champions League final?
Doue and Dembele remain key figures for PSG, although they are injury doubts for the final.
Hakimi is also one of the Parisians’ most recognisable players, but he is a major concern for the match, having missed both legs of the semi-finals and the last four Ligue 1 games of the season due to injury.
Khvitcha Kvaratskheliya leads PSG’s scoring charts in all competitions this season, one goal ahead of Dembele, who has 18. Bradley Barcelo has 13 strikeouts, while Dow has 12.
At the back, Brazilian international Marquinhos leads PSG.
Who are the key players for Arsenal in the Champions League final?
Declan Rice is seen as the heart of Arsenal’s team, not least because the England midfielder operates in the centre of the park.
Victor Gyöckeres has grown into a leadership role in attack, and the Swedish international has scored 19 goals in his debut season for the north Londoners.
However, England internationals Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze are often considered to have the magic touch for the Gunners, having netted 10 and 7 times, respectively.
Like PSG, Arsenal have a Brazilian powerhouse in Gabriel Magalhaes.
Where is the Champions League final being played?
The final is being played at the Puskás Stadium in Budapest, the capital of Hungary.
The stadium – named in honour of the country’s most famous footballer, Ferenc Puskás – was rebuilt in 2017, and construction was completed for its reopening in 2019. It has a capacity of 67,215 spectators.
Which trophies have Arsenal and PSG already won this season?
Arsenal won their first league title since 2004, when Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles” remained unbeaten the entire season. The campaign went down to the final match when Manchester City failed to win at Bournemouth, which meant the North Londoners could no longer be caught. The Gunners also reached the League Cup final but lost to City.
PSG finished six points ahead of Lens in the French league and secured the trophy by defeating their nearest challengers in the final round.
This is their fifth consecutive league title and their 12th in 14 seasons, taking their total to 14 Ligue 1 crowns.
When is the Champions League final and what time is kick-off?
The match is being played on Saturday and will kick off at 6pm (17:00 GMT).
Will the Champions League final be watched for free?
No, the UEFA Champions League is part of a worldwide subscription package, as sold by the continent’s governing body.
How can I follow the Champions League final?
Al Jazeera Sport will bring you our comprehensive build-up to kick-off from 2pm (13:00 GMT) on Saturday, ahead of our text commentary stream of the match.
