Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal have both announced their traveling squads for this weekend’s UEFA Champions League final.
The highly anticipated match will take place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Both managers, Luis Enrique for PSG and Mikel Arteta for Arsenal, have selected their strongest available players for the final showdown.
This game is a historic clash. PSG is fighting to defend their European title after winning their first Champions League trophy last year by beating Inter Milan 5-0. On the other side, Arsenal arrives full of confidence. They just won their first Premier League title since 2004 and are playing in their first Champions League final in 20 years.
Key Storylines Before the Match
To give you more context before the game begins, here are a few important facts that make this final so special:
- Revenge for Arsenal: PSG knocked Arsenal out in the semi-finals of last season’s Champions League. The English club is looking to get payback.
- Arsène Wenger’s Prediction: Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has backed Arsenal to win. He stated that their strong defense and ability to score from set pieces will make the difference in a tight game.
- New Kickoff Time: UEFA recently changed the kickoff time for the final. The match will now start earlier at 6:00 PM CEST (5:00 PM WAT) instead of the usual late night time.
Complete PSG Squad for the UCL Final
Manager Luis Enrique has named a powerful group of players. Key stars like Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi are included despite recent injury worries.
Goalkeepers
- Matvey Safonov
- Lucas Chevalier
- Arnau Tenas
Defenders
- Achraf Hakimi
- Marquinhos
- Willian Pacho
- Nuno Mendes
- Milan Škriniar
- Lucas Hernández
- Presnel Kimpembe
- Nordi Mukiele
Midfielders
- Vitinha
- João Neves
- Warren Zaïre-Emery
- Fabián Ruiz
- Kang-in Lee
- Senny Mayulu
Forwards
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Désiré Doué
- Bradley Barcola
- Gonçalo Ramos
- Marco Asensio
Complete Arsenal Squad for the UCL Final
Arsenal enters this European final on the ultimate high after winning their first Premier League title since 2004. Mikel Arteta’s side broke their long domestic drought in spectacular fashion, and the players are now highly motivated to complete a historic double. There is massive anticipation among the fans and the squad to lift the Champions League trophy for the very first time in Arsenal’s history, wiping away the heartbreak of their 2006 final defeat.
To achieve this dream, Mikel Arteta has a nearly fully fit squad to choose from. Jurriën Timber traveled with the team after recovering from his injury, providing a major boost to the defense. However, it is not all perfect news for the Gunners, as reliable defender Ben White is confirmed to miss the final due to injury.
Goalkeepers
- David Raya
- Neto
- Tommy Setford
Defenders
- William Saliba
- Jurriën Timber
- Jakub Kiwior
- Cristhian Mosquera
- Riccardo Calafiori
- Oleksandr Zinchenko
- Kieran Tierney
Midfielders
- Martin Ødegaard (Captain)
- Declan Rice
- Thomas Partey
- Mikel Merino
- Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Martin Zubimendi
- Eberechi Eze
- Jorginho
Forwards
- Bukayo Saka
- Gabriel Martinelli
- Leandro Trossard
- Viktor Gyökeres
- Raheem Sterling
- Ethan Nwaneri
Match Details: When and Where is the UCL Final?
- Match: PSG vs. Arsenal
- Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Kickoff Time: 5:00 PM WAT / 6:00 PM CEST
- Venue: Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary
