UMVA has learned that Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will both have virtually fully‑fit squads to choose from when they clash in the Champions League final tonight.
After clinching the Premier League title with a game to spare, Arsenal’s manager rested his key players in a dead‑rubber match, giving the club a rare chance to rotate without risking the title.
Now, Ben White is the only injury absentee for the Gunners, while Jurrien Timber has returned from a long lay‑off and is declared ready to start, solving a major right‑back dilemma.
Arsenal’s lineup still faces a few tough choices: Martin Zubimendi, who played every league game before being dropped, is out of form, while Myles Lewis‑Skelly has impressed in midfield and may earn the starting spot.
Up front, the decision between Kai Havertz and Viktor Györke hangs in the balance, each offering different strengths to the attack.
On the other side, PSG’s squad is also in peak condition. Ousmane Dembélé, who suffered a brief injury, has recovered and is ready to start, while Achraf Hakimi, after a muscle injury, is expected back in the lineup.
PSG’s tactical ingenuity was on display in their semi‑final, where goalkeeper Matvey Safonov deliberately sent seven goal kicks out of play to control the game’s tempo and deny the opposition space.
This strategy kept Bayern Munich’s counter‑attack from finding its usual channels and exemplified the disciplined approach the French side will bring to the final.
The Champions League final begins at 5pm, a time that promises a dramatic showdown between two of Europe’s most formidable teams.
