PSG vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups: UCL Final Team News, Injury Updates, Starting XI

The spotlight is firmly on the starting lineups of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal as the Puskas Arena prepares for the showpiece event of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League Final.

Managers Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta face significant selection decisions that will define the tactical narrative of the match. With several key players ruled out and makeshift defenders stepping in, squad depth will be severely tested under the lights in Budapest.

The Gunners come into the UCL final on the back of a Premier League title win after 22 years. Mikel Arteta and his men won the league title this season and will now be desperate to win their first UEFA Champions League title. For the French giants, its all about defending the continental title and Luis Enrique's men are favourites coming into this crucial clash.

PSG vs Arsenal Team News and Injury Updates

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

Paris Saint-Germain's lineup requires a reshuffle at the back, as Achraf Hakimi battles a hamstring injury sustained against Bayern Munich. Luis Enrique is expected to deploy Warren Zaire-Emery as a makeshift right-back to maintain the width. In goal, Matvey Safonov continues his run as number one. The defensive line will feature Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Nuno Mendes. In midfield, Joao Neves and Vitinha will start alongside Fabian Ruiz. In attack, Ousmane Dembele has shaken off a calf issue against Paris FC to start alongside Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Arsenal (ARS)

Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, have a huge boost as Jurrien Timber is set to return after a couple of months in the sidelines. Saliba and Gabriel will be at the heart of the defence while Piero Hincapie slots in at left-back. The double-pivot of Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly will provide the screen for the defence. The creative threats of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Leandro Trossard will support Viktor Gyokeres up top.

PSG vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Arsenal (ARS): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Lewis-Skelly, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Gyokeres