The road to Budapest has been anything but straightforward for Paris Saint-Germain. Last season’s triumph in Munich is fresh in their memory, but their group stage campaign this time around was far from convincing. Finishing 11th in Ligue 1 did little to inspire confidence, yet the Parisians elevated their game when it mattered most. Victories over Monaco (3-2, 2-2 aggregate), Chelsea (5-2, 3-0 aggregate), Liverpool (2-0 on both legs), and a dramatic triumph against Bayern Munich (5-4 aggregate) propelled them to this grand stage.
Across the divide, Arsenal arrive in Hungary with quiet confidence. The English side topped their group with ease and marched through the knockout rounds without tasting defeat. Champions of England, they carry the weight of expectation as they seek to overcome the disappointment of last season’s semi-final exit at the hands of PSG (1-0, 2-1 aggregate).
Broadcast details
- Venue: Puskás Aréna, Budapest
- Date: Saturday, May 30
- Kick-off: 18:00 CET
- TV channels: Live coverage on Canal+, Canal+ Foot, and M6