As France battles an unrelenting heatwave, the Paris Saint-Germain squad is set to escape the scorching temperatures with a trip to Budapest for Saturday’s Champions League final against Arsenal. The Hungarian capital offers a refreshing contrast, promising cooler conditions ideal for high-stakes football.
Perfect playing conditions await in Budapest
The weather outlook for Saturday in Budapest is almost tailor-made for a football showdown. While Paris swelters under relentless heat, the Hungarian capital will offer the PSG players a much-needed respite with temperatures hovering around a comfortable 24°C at their peak. The match, scheduled for 18:00 local time instead of the usual 21:00 kickoff, will take place under a cloudy sky—yet no precipitation is expected to disrupt the game.
The Parisian delegation arrived in Hungary on Friday morning, greeted by sunny skies and mild temperatures in the low 20s. Training sessions are set to begin at 16:45, followed by Luis Enrique’s pre-match press conference at the Puskas Arena. Ousmane Dembélé and his teammates are expected to take the field under optimal conditions, free from the stifling heat that has plagued their counterparts in France.
No absences in the PSG squad
With a second consecutive Champions League title on the line, the Paris Saint-Germain squad is at full strength. Luis Enrique’s Friday morning announcement revealed no surprises—Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi, and Ousmane Dembélé, all recently sidelined or dealing with minor physical issues, have been included in the starting lineup. The Spanish manager’s confidence in his squad’s fitness and readiness is palpable as the team prepares to face Arsenal under near-perfect conditions.
