BUDAPEST — Arsenal stand one victory away from making history as Mikel Arteta's side take on defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final.
After ending their long wait for a Premier League title, the Gunners now have an opportunity to complete a remarkable season by lifting Europe's most prestigious club trophy for the first time in club history.
The final represents one of the biggest moments in Arsenal's modern era. A victory would elevate the club into European football's elite group of Champions League winners and cement Arteta's transformation of the North London side.
Team news before kickoff revealed that Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber starts on the bench despite recovering from injury, while Kai Havertz has been selected to lead the attack. Young midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly also earned a place in the starting lineup.
PSG enter the match as defending European champions and have named a near full-strength side. Key stars including Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele were declared fit and included in the starting team.
The match carries enormous significance for both clubs.
For Arsenal, it is a chance to win the one major trophy missing from the club's collection.
For PSG, it is an opportunity to defend their European crown and further establish themselves among the continent's dominant powers.
With two of Europe's strongest teams meeting on the biggest stage, football fans around the world are expecting a final that could define the legacy of both clubs for years to come.