Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has named his starting XI for Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final against French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Arteta has opted to start Kai Havertz in attack ahead of Viktor Gyokeres, while Piero Hincapie gets the nod at left-back over Riccardo Calafiori. Cristhian Mosquera has also been handed a starting role at right-back.
For PSG, manager Luis Enrique has selected a strong lineup, with Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia leading the attack. Achraf Hakimi has recovered in time to start at right-back, joining Nuno Mendes in the full-back positions.
Arsenal Starting XI:
David Raya, Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie, Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Kai Havertz.
Substitutes:
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Gabriel Jesus, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli, Jurrien Timber, Viktor Gyokeres, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Zubimendi, Max Dowman.
PSG Starting XI:
Matvey Safonov, Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Ousmane Dembele.
Substitutes:
Lucas Chevalier, Senny Mayulu, Lucas Beraldo, Illia Zabarnyi, Goncalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in, Lucas Hernandez, Ayman Kari, Droh Fernandez, Bradley Barcola, Warren Zaire-Emery, and Ibrahim Mbaye.
Both teams will be aiming to end their European campaign on a high note, with Arsenal seeking a historic first Champions League title and PSG looking to add another continental crown to their trophy cabinet.
