UEFA Champions League Final: Paris St Germain 1 (4) - (3) 1 Arsenal | Saturday, May 30 | KO: 17:00 BST | TNT Sports

[Rex Caudillo]

This may seem premature but already there are too many talking points ahead of the game to fit into a single week.

Also if the title race is drawing to a dramatic close it will be a lot to fit our first final in 20 years into 5 days.



PSG are already undergoing top secret set piece training to deal with our threat.

Also they’re sweating over the fitness on Hakimi, Pacho, Nuno Mendes and WZE with Lee Kang-In the latest to pick up an injury.

They do get an extra week off after playing Paris FC on the 17th and Lens in the title decider in name only tomorrow considering the goal difference.

 

[A_G]

Would love to humble these baguette and mdr merchants

 

[DanDare]

This is it I reckon assuming no injuries

Eze and Havertz to come off the bench.

3-1 Arsenal

 

[Rex Caudillo]

This is it I reckon assuming no injuries

Eze and Havertz to come off the bench.

3-1 Arsenal

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Hopefully Timber is back at least.

I think he has to be brave and start Eze and Ødegaard. Midfield is going to be so crucial in this because they were good at pinning us back last year.

 

[albakos]

Abu Bakr Al Arteta

That's almost as creative as @Return of The King usage of Mao Ze Mik

 

[DanDare]

Hopefully Timber is back at least.

I think he has to be brave and start Eze and Ødegaard. Midfield is going to be so crucial in this because they were good at pinning us back last year.

Dont know if Eze needs a rest or what but he's been ineffective that past 3 games, the last 2 definitely. It's not like he's a liability but don't think he's been his best, not getting around the box or near Gyok frequently enough. Don't think Mikel starts him for the CL final

 

[MartiSaka]

@Rex Caudillo has taken on the reponsibility just like our captain Oodergaard did in the final 20 againat West Ham. I dont usually pay attention to these sort of things but what is your current record for match thread opening like?

 

[Tom Mix]

Anyone got tickets for the final? I'm on the standby list I'm afraid.

 

[Rex Caudillo]

@Rex Caudillo has taken on the reponsibility just like our captain Oodergaard did in the final 20 againat West Ham. I dont usually pay attention to these sort of things but what is your current record for match thread opening like?

We all have our Bournemouth and Man City’s.

But not many have their Real Madrid 25/26 (H), Atletico 25/26 (H & A) and Bayern group stage (H).

 

[FinalHotel]

Hey, total new poster here. Also, have to admit - not an Arsenal fan. I am a fan of another club (obviously an over confident one haha) I booked a hotel room in Budapest a few months ago - in the hope my team would get there, they didn't.......we do have the option to cancel the room, but seeing as the prices of the rooms have shot up recently, I thought I would see if anyone is looking for a hotel room, near the stadium for the Friday and Saturday night and doesn't fancy paying £2200 upwards.

I'm not too sure how we would transfer the room yet, just seeing if anyone wants it before we go through the mess around of that.

Hopefully this is in the right place on the forum?


Happy Champions League hunting

 

[A_G]

But not many have their Real Madrid 25/26 (H), Atletico 25/26 (H & A) and Bayern group stage (H).

ggunner12345 reading this:

 

[Rasmi]

I think the team picks itself. But I really prefer hincapie to Cala.

 

[Rex Caudillo]

ggunner12345 reading this:
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[MartiSaka]

We all have our Bournemouth and Man City’s.

But not many have their Real Madrid 25/26 (H), Atletico 25/26 (H & A) and Bayern group stage (H).

European pedigree, important.

 

[2Smokeyy]

I think we have to get our left side perfect for this one as PSG’s tactic will obviously be to crowd Saka out as they’ll know he’s key to most of what we do. Have to use him more as a decoy.

I know Trossard is clutch but strangely I think Martinelli is perfect for this game imo. This isn’t really a possession game but more winning the ball and breaking quickly to exploit them whilst they’re out of shape. Have to time our traps precisely.

 

[HollandGooner]

I have faith that Timber will be back because surely he wants to make the World Cup squad to.

Raya
Timber
Saliba
Gabriel
Calafiori
Rice
MLS
Ødegaard
Eze
Gyok
Saka

Lets ****ing bring this home and shut all the critics their mouth.

 

[Rasmi]

I think we have to get our left side perfect for this one as PSG’s tactic will obviously be to crowd Saka out as they’ll know he’s key to most of what we do. Have to use him more as a decoy.

I know Trossard is clutch but strangely I think Martinelli is perfect for this game imo. This isn’t really a possession game but more winning the ball and breaking quickly to exploit them whilst they’re out of shape. Have to time our traps precisely.

I wouldn’t play either trossard or martinelli. We have to fit in our best ball players and that’s eze and Ode. I would add Havertz in there as well

 

[2Smokeyy]

I wouldn’t play either trossard or martinelli. We have to fit in our best ball players and that’s eze and Ode. I would add Havertz in there as well

There’s a video at the bottom from a tactical aspect which they break down in the article here:

Champions League Performance Insights: How finalists' tactical plans paid off | UEFA Champions League 2025/26

With reflections from UEFA Technical Observers Rui Faria and Ange Postecoglou, UEFA's game insights unit analyses how Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain won through to the Champions League final.

www.uefa.com

Jose’s former assistant and big Ange break it down how PSG were funnelling Bayern in central areas and crowding them out, I expect it to be different vs us with Hakimi back but they’ll put bodies around Saka for sure.

 

[Rasmi]

There’s a video at the bottom from a tactical aspect which they break down in the article here:

Champions League Performance Insights: How finalists' tactical plans paid off | UEFA Champions League 2025/26

With reflections from UEFA Technical Observers Rui Faria and Ange Postecoglou, UEFA's game insights unit analyses how Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain won through to the Champions League final.

www.uefa.com

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Jose’s former assistant and big Ange break it down how PSG were funnelling Bayern in central areas and crowding them out, I expect it to be different vs us with Hakimi back but they’ll put bodies around Saka for sure.

I don’t think Sala warrants the same respect Olise does. I doubt they will care for him tbh

 

[2Smokeyy]

I don’t think Sala warrants the same respect Olise does. I doubt they will care for him tbh

Excellent news for us then.