“Once is historic, twice is legendary” — the rallying cry of Paris Saint-Germain supporters perfectly captures the club’s ambitions ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Arsenal at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. The Parisians are aiming to join an exclusive club by becoming only the second team in the modern Champions League era to secure back-to-back titles, a feat last achieved by Real Madrid between 2016 and 2018.

Team news and tactical insights

• Full squad availability for PSG. Ousmane Dembélé, the Ballon d’Or-winning French forward, and Morocco international Achraf Hakimi have both returned from injury in time to face Arsenal. Their presence ensures Luis Enrique’s side will take the field at full strength.

Final details and live streaming

• Kick-off at 6 PM CET. The match is scheduled for 18:00 Central European Time at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. UEFA has chosen this timing to enhance the experience for fans, teams, and host cities, while maximizing global viewership and commercial impact.
• Drive for a second star. Luis Enrique emphasized the team’s hunger to continue competing at the highest level. “It’s a motivation for us to remain one of Europe’s and the world’s top teams,” he stated. Captain Marquinhos echoed this sentiment, saying, “Once you taste this title, you crave it again — it’s a feeling you never want to forget.”