As France battles through an intense heatwave, the Paris Saint-Germain delegation is set to enjoy a more favorable climate in Budapest for the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30.

With temperatures in Paris regularly surpassing 35°C this week, the shift to Eastern Europe offers a refreshing change for Luis Enrique’s squad. The Hungarian capital, where PSG will face the Gunners, is expected to provide ideal playing conditions for the highly anticipated match.

Budapest’s forecast: comfortable temperatures and clear skies

The weather outlook for Budapest on match day paints a promising picture for football enthusiasts. Forecasters anticipate a peak temperature of just 24°C, well below the sweltering conditions back in France. The kickoff, scheduled for 6 PM local time instead of the usual 9 PM, will take place under cloudy skies, though no precipitation is predicted.

Upon their arrival in Hungary on Friday, PSG players were greeted by sunny skies and temperatures hovering around 20°C. The team’s training session at 4:45 PM will follow Luis Enrique’s pre-match press conference at the Puskás Arena, where both squads will finalize their preparations.

PSG arrives in Budapest with a complete squad

With ambitions of securing back-to-back Champions League titles, Paris Saint-Germain has made the trip with their strongest possible lineup. No last-minute absences have been reported, as confirmed in the squad announcement released Friday morning. The Spanish coach has called up all available players, including Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi, and Ousmane Dembélé, who had been sidelined or limited by minor injuries in recent weeks.

The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between two elite European clubs, with weather conditions unlikely to hinder the intensity of the game.