UEFA Champions League Final Preview: PSG vs Arsenal

PSG arrives in this encounter as favourites, following a dominant season under Spanish manager Luis Enrique.

The Gunners come into this match with a record of being unbeaten in the tournament and chasing their first Champions League crown.

PSG Team News

The French side has been one of the most dangerous attacking team in the Champions League, especially in the knockout stages. They have averaged close to two or more goals per game in the competition.

However, the Parisians have a minor fitness concern in their camp. One of their key players Ousmane Dembele has been nursing a calf. Full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes have also had recent knocks but are likely to be available.

Arsenal Team News

For the Gunners Jurrien Timber is in doubt that he will feature in this clash, which is something that could force Mikel Arteta to make some tactical adjustments in build-up play. Timber has been out for eight weeks due to injury.

Also, the English side will be without their right-back Ben White who suffered a knee injury. However, Noni Madueke started against Crystal Palace in the EPL last match of the season and scored which is the major boost for Arteta for Saturday game.

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Players to Watch

For PSG they don’t only rely on Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will be the man that could cause problems for Arsenal defence. The 25-year-old player has been excellent scoring 10 goals providing seven assists, and he is good on creating opportunities and strong 1v1.

In midfield, João Neves and Vitinha have controlled tempo and pressing structure, allowing PSG to dominate possession while still transitioning quickly into attack.

Bukayo Saka has been the most consistent and key player in attack for Arsenal and has contributed with goals and assists for his side to reach the Champions League final in the knockout stages.

Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice will be crucial in that midfield battle against Neves and Vitinha. This midfield battle will determine the winner, it will be an interesting phase of the match to watch.

Verdict

The match will be won on taking chances, the team that is more clinical in front of goals will walk away as champions. With PSG looking to defend their trophy they will come guns blazing, but Arsenal is able to handle pressure.

Predicted score: PSG 2–1 Arsenal
Best betting lean: Both Teams To Score (BTTS)

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