Arsenal strikes first in PSG Champions League final thriller
6:05 PM – The Parc des Princes erupts in support
6:00 PM – Kickoff underway at Parc des Princes
The stage is set as the tournament’s most potent attack, Paris Saint-Germain, faces the competition’s tightest defense, Arsenal. The 71st Champions League final promises fireworks.
5:55 PM – Presnel Kimpembe and Thierry Henry lead the trophy onto the pitch
Both teams emerge onto the stands under electric crowd energy.
5:50 PM – Paris supporters dominate the vocal battle
While Arsenal’s fans fill more seats, the Paris ultras have taken control of the chants so far.
5:45 PM – Emmanuel Grégoire arrives at Parc des Princes
5:40 PM – Thunderstorms loom over Paris
Île-de-France remains under yellow thunderstorm alert during tonight’s Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, Météo-France confirmed. Fans hope the heavens deliver goals instead of rain.
5:20 PM – Starting lineups revealed
Manager: Luis Enrique (ESP)
Arsenal: Raya – Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié – Rice, Lewis-Skelly – Saka, Odegaard (captain), Trossard – Havertz