2025/26 Champions League Final
On May 30, 2026, the Puskás Aréna in Budapest will host the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final, featuring Paris Saint-Germain from France and Arsenal from England. This highly anticipated matchup brings together two clubs that both finished their domestic league campaigns as champions, setting the stage for a tense and exciting showdown.
Odds and Team Form
Bookmakers have assessed the teams' chances ahead of the final. PSG's odds of winning stand at 2.37, while Arsenal's are at 3.39. A draw in regular time is priced at 3.42. Overall, PSG's odds to win the tournament are 1.69, compared to Arsenal's 2.39. For those interested in totals, the over 4.0 goals line is set at 7.00.
Before the final round of Ligue 1, PSG recorded two victories, defeating Lens (2-0) and Brest (1-0). Dembélé and Mbaye scored against Lens, while winger Doué found the net against Brest. However, in their last league match, PSG lost the Paris derby 1-2, with forward Barcola scoring their only goal.
Arsenal, meanwhile, wrapped up the English Premier League season with three consecutive wins. The team beat West Ham, with winger Trossard scoring, and secured victories over Burnley (1-0, goal by Havertz) and Crystal Palace (2-1, goals from Jesus and Madueke).
Projected Lineups
PSG's likely starting XI for the final is as follows:
- Safonov
- Hakimi
- Marquinhos
- Pacho
- Mendes
- Zaïre-Emery
- Vitinha
- Neves
- Doué
- Dembélé
- Kvaratskhelia
Arsenal is expected to field the following players:
- Raya
- Mosquera
- Saliba
- Gabriel
- Calafiori
- Rice
- Lewis-Skelly
- Ødegaard
- Saka
- Gyökeres
- Trossard
Looking at their head-to-head history in European competitions, the two sides have met three times before this final. Their first encounter came in the 1993/94 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, where Arsenal drew 1-1 away and won 1-0 at home. In the 2016/17 Champions League group stage, they played out two draws—1-1 and 2-2. Last season, Arsenal won 2-0 at home in the group stage, but in the semifinals, PSG defeated Arsenal twice: 1-0 in London (goal by Dembélé) and 2-1 at home (goals by Ruiz and Hakimi, with Saka scoring for Arsenal).
The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will be broadcast on the Megogo streaming service. The live stream is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM Kyiv time on the Megogo Football 1 channel.
The Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal promises to be not just a sporting event but a pivotal moment in both clubs' histories, as each seeks to cement its dominance in European football.
As anticipation builds for the final showdown, fans can explore more about the historical encounters between these two giants. For a deeper look into their previous meetings in European competitions, check out how Arsenal and PSG have fared against each other in the past. This context adds an exciting layer to the upcoming match, making it even more thrilling for supporters. Read more about it here.