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PSG vs. Arsenal: Full Lineups Revealed for Champions League Final

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paris Saint-Germain faces Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest, aiming for their second consecutive title.
  • PSG's starting lineup includes Hakimi and Ruiz, with Zaรฏre-Emery on the bench, and Dembรฉlรฉ leading the attack.
  • Arsenal's lineup features Saliba in defense and Havertz starting over Gyรถkeres up front.

Paris Saint-Germain squares off against Arsenal in Budapest today for the Champions League final, with the coveted "second star" on the line. This match presents PSG with an opportunity to secure their second consecutive title, potentially becoming the first French club to win the Champions League twice.

The Parisian squad's starting eleven has been revealed, featuring Achraf Hakimi and Fabian Ruiz, who were previously uncertain due to fitness concerns. Their inclusion means Warren Zaรฏre-Emery will begin the match on the bench. In attack, Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ is set to lead the line, supported by Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

PSG's confirmed lineup is: Safonov in goal, with Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, and Nuno Mendes forming the defense. The midfield will consist of Vitinha, Ruiz, and Manuel Ugarte. The attacking trio will be Dembรฉlรฉ, Gonรงalo Ramos, and Kvaratskhelia.

Across the pitch, Arsenal's Gunners will also start in a 4-3-3 formation. William Saliba is confirmed in central defense alongside Gabriel Magalhรฃes. In midfield, Declan Rice will be joined by Kai Havertz, who has been preferred over Viktor Gyรถkeres for the striker position. Arsenal's starting XI: Raya in goal; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, and Hincapiรฉ in defense; Rice, Lewis-Skelly, and Odegaard in midfield; and Saka, Havertz, and Trossard in attack.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.