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PSG will be looking for an equaliser in the next six minutes to put them in a good place for the second half.
The odds look against them though.
PSG: no shots on target
73% possession from PSG so far but no shots on target.
That tells you everything you need to know about the way that both teams are playing. The sea of red in defence won’t let up and even when the French team advances they can’t create any opportunities.
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More bad news for PSG
PSG goalkeeper Matvéi Safónov is down.
A bit of a kerfuffle in the box and it looks like a combination of Saka and his own PSG players knocked down Safónov. After a few minutes and a medical check up, he’s up but we’ll keep an eye on that one.
The stats don’t lie
As we head into the drink break – due to the extreme temperatures across Europe including Hungary – let’s delve into the stats…
To put Arsenal’s defensive success into perspective: goalkeeper Raya managed to keep 19 clean sheets for the season that just wrapped up. Second place was Manchester City with 15 but Arsenal simply dominate this area with their incredible defence and goalkeeper.
Will they manage a clean sheet this game?
Arsenal’s defensive strategy
You sense that after an early 1-0 from Arsenal, they’ll happily settle for that and defend for the next 80 minutes.
With a world-class defence, the London team may be on to a winning – if boring – strategy but PSG will have other plans. If anything’s woken up the French side, it’ll be an unexpected early goal so they have something to prove now.
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Arsenal score within 5 minutes!
Kai Havertz launches it into the top corner! After a lucky break as the ball deflects off a player, Havertz charges forward and pops it over the goalkeeper’s head.
PSG look baffled at what happened, but Arsenal were dominating from kickoff after a bit of stop-start play so the writing was on the wall.
The goalie should have done better but a sensational goal to give Arsenal some confidence early on.
Paris 0 – 1 Arsenal.
Kickoff!
The whistle blows and the game begins!
Arsenal boot it in the air and start on the attack.
Enter the players
As if the roof couldn’t be blown off anymore, the PSG and Arsenal squad enter the stadium.
The cheers are deafening, the flags are flying and the stage is set. Get ready for kickoff!
Enter…the Killers?!
Following the tradition of the pre-show and halftime show of the Super Bowl, the Champions League Final has employed The Killers to get the energy going.
They get stuck into a medley of their greatest hits including When You Were Young, Human, All These Things That I’ve Done and – of course – Mr Brightside.
The crowd seem to be going for it but you sense they’re hyped up enough they’ll go for anything, particularly the chance to shout along the lyrics to every British pub/club closing song: Mr Brightside.
15 minutes until kickoff
We’re about to see Marquinhos and Martin Ødegaard lead out their respective teams of PSG and Arsenal. The only question left is…how are you watching the game?
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Rice v Kvaratskhelia
The two names on everyone’s lips today are Rice and Kvaratskhelia. Two very different players for two very different teams but both synonymous with greatness for their respective teams.
Kvaratskhelia is considered by many one of the best wingers in the world and has proved himself a name worthy of played at such a prestigious club such as PSG.
Rice is also on a hot streak, recently crowned BBC Sport’s first ever Premier League Player of the Year and primed to do great things for England at the World Cup.
How will this translate into results? Find out in less than 30 minutes!
Famous Arsenal fans grace the screen
It’s a star-studded affair on the Arsenal side!
For those sucking up the subscription price and watching on TNT Sports, we were just treated to insights from House of the Dragon actor Steve Toussaint, and comedians Dara O’Brien, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan. As well as big names in the UK, they’re all big Arsenal fans and just a flavour of the excitement and passion surrounding this London club.
Will the best team to never win the Champions League finally triumph today?
Arsenal and PSG lineup revealed!
PSG starting XI: Safonov, Hakimi, Pacho, Marquhinhos, Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Doue, Kavratskhelia, Dembele
Arsenal starting XI: Raya, Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Havertz.
Not long until the lineup is released
Stay with us for more updates on the game of the year pitting arguably Europe’s two best teams against each other.
We’ll bring you the lineup when it’s released in 20 minutes time and all the other important information you need to know ahead of PSG v Arsenal.
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How can I watch the Champions League Final?
A controversial issue with this Champions League Final is it will be the first one that won’t be free to watch.
Since 1992 all all of the finals of this acclaimed tournament have been accessible to everyone, but 2026 marks a departure from this norm. Despite pressure on TNT executives, led by self-confessed ‘Gooner’ Kier Starmer, this will not change which has led to anger among the football community.
However, a slight silver lining, there is free streaming with English commentary available on RTÉ Player in Ireland and on 9Now in Australia.
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PSG: Defending Champions for two years?
PSG are easily the favourites going into this and it’s no surprise to see why.
They’ve not only won this season’s Ligue 1, with their only compeition being from runners up RC Lens, but they are the defending champions of the Champions League Final from last year. In a bruising victory over Inter Milan which saw PSG dominate 5-0, they have every reason to be confident.
However, Arsenal recent return to form after waiting 22 years for that Premier League win has given the momentum they need to rise to the challenge.
It’s one of the most anticipated games of the year – which is saying something considering it’s placement after the Premier League and before the World Cup – and promises to be a treat for fans across the world.
Keep tuned and we’ll let you know how to watch it wherever you are in the world next.
Hungary’s stage is set
The Champions League Final action this year will be taking place in Puskás Aréna located in Budapest, Hungary.
Reports of fans – both Arsenal and PSG – paying eye-watering amounts of money for flights, hotels and tickets to this anticipated game are part and parcel of such a big event but extraordinary nevertheless.
It will be interesting to see the makeup of the crowd and which side will be dominating the atmosphere. Both France and England fans not known for their shyness and both clubs command a dedicated fanbase.
We’ll keep you updated on the latest here.
Our coverage begins now!
Welcome to what will – most likely be – 2026’s most watched football league game in the world!
We’ll start to drip feed coverage from now up to, and during the game, to give you everything you need to know about the teams, the drama on and off the pitch and how you can watch it all wherever you are.
Stay with us so you don’t miss a thing!
Welcome to our Champions League Final Live Blog!
PSG vs Arsenal promises to be one of the best Champions League finals in recent memory.
It is a clear contrast in styles, with the Parisians committed to a free-flowing approach. Arsenal by contrast will look to make life as difficult as possible for their opponents while hoping that one of their key players Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka or the ever decisive Leandro Trossard can produce a moment of inspiration when it matters most.
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