Paris Saint-Germain head into the Champions League final chasing back-to-back European titles, with Luis Enrique building a cohesive and ruthless side following Kylian Mbappe’s departure to Real Madrid. After a modest league-phase campaign, PSG exploded into life in the knockout rounds, eliminating Monaco, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich while scoring a competition-leading 44 goals. The French champions have found the net in 27 consecutive matches and arrive in Budapest as one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking teams, with Enrique aiming to become only the fifth manager to win three European Cups.
Standing in their way are an Arsenal side still unbeaten in Europe this season and aiming to complete a historic Premier League and Champions League double under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners earned their place in the final by overcoming Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting Lisbon and Atletico Madrid after an outstanding league-phase display, while also recording a tournament-best nine clean sheets. Arsenal defeated PSG during the league phase last season, though the Parisians later knocked them out in the semi-finals, giving Arteta’s men extra motivation as they seek revenge and a first-ever Champions League crown.
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