The wait is almost over for Paris Saint-Germain fans. The club will compete in its second consecutive Champions League final this evening in Budapest, one year after lifting the trophy in Munich. Following a mixed group stage finish, where they ranked 11th, the Parisians stepped up their game at the right moment. They delivered strong performances against Monaco (3-2, 2-2), Chelsea (5-2, 3-0), Liverpool (2-0, 2-0), and Bayern Munich (5-4, 1-1) to secure their place in the final.

Arsenal, though less flashy, has also impressed on its journey to the final. The Gunners topped their group and advanced through the knockout rounds without a single defeat. Fresh off their English Premier League title, Mikel Arteta’s side arrives in Budapest with high ambitions but must overcome a team that eliminated them in last season’s semifinals (1-0, 2-1).