Three long weeks waiting for the Champions League final, and only a few hours before kick-off. It is at the end of the afternoon (6 p.m.) that PSG and Arsenal meet in Budapest to determine who will be the European champion for the months to come. Crowned last year against Inter for the first time in its history, the Ile-de-France club intends to achieve the double and enter the legend, where the Gunners in turn want to experience the thrills of a deflowering in C1. Champions of England for ten days, and ranked first in the championship phase, they have some arguments to put forward, they who have not experienced defeat during this continental journey.
After recovering their wounded (Hakimi and Dembélé), the Parisians present themselves with all their strength. There should be no surprises in Luis Enrique’s starting XI but uncertainty remains in midfield between Fabian Ruiz and Warren Zaire-Emery. Injured for a long time at the start of the year, the Spaniard seems to be starting with a small head start over the young Frenchman, who has been impeccable throughout the season, to accompany Vitinha and Joao Neves. Behind, we would find the same 5 men with Safonov in goals, Hakimi and Nuno Mendes in the full-back roles, and a hinge made up of Marquinhos and Pacho.
Dembélé and Hakimi should start
Up front, the usual trio should start with Doué on the right, the untenable Kvaratskhelia on the left and Dembélé aligned at the forefront of the attack. The Ballon d’Or wanted to be reassuring about his state of health, he who suffered from calf pain after the last Ligue 1 match two weeks ago. He will of course be one to watch, while Barcola will once again wait on the bench. Arsenal know what to expect. The Canonniers have revenge to take on PSG, who eliminated them in the semi-finals last year in C1. Mikel Arteta has been particularly confident (too much?) for a few days, before approaching this final, and we understand it. He also recovered almost all of his wounded. Only White is missing.
Raya will start in goal, protected by an excellent Saliba-Gabriel central defense. Timber, just returned, would take his place in the right lane, and Calafiori on the left. Midfield anchor and probably Arsenal’s best player this season, Rice will start in front of the defense, assisted by the young Lewis-Skelly. Available again and in rhythm, Odegaard is expected to start in place of Eze. Finally, there is also a little uncertainty on the attacking line. Often injured this season, Havertz competes for position with Gyökeres, who has been in better shape in recent months. Advantage to the Swede. On the right, there is no doubt with the tenure of Saka, while Trossard should start on the other wing.
