PSG vs Arsenal FC: 2026 Champions League Final Lineups

The 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League culminated in a dramatic final between Paris Saint‑Germain and Arsenal at the iconic Stade de France. After a spirited showing in the French capital, our Champions League dream was over this season, but the match itself lived up to the hype. Going into the game, PSG trailed 1‑0, and every player on the pitch was aware that the lineups would dictate the outcome of the title‑deciding clash.

Final Lineups and Formations

Both clubs opted for familiar tactical frameworks, but with subtle tweaks that reflected their season‑long evolution.

Paris Saint‑Germain – 4‑3‑1‑2
  1. Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
  2. Defenders:
    • Right‑Back: Achraf Hakimi
    • Center‑Back: Marquinhos
    • Center‑Back: Dayot Upamecano
    • Left‑Back: Ferland Mendy
  3. Midfielders:
    • Defensive Mid: Marco Verratti
    • Central Mid: Julian Draxler
    • Central Mid: Dani Alves
  4. Attacking Mid: Neymar
  5. Strikers: Kylian Mbappé & Ousmane Dembélé
Arsenal – 4‑1‑4‑1
  1. Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale
  2. Defenders:
    • Right‑Back: Ben White
    • Center‑Back: William Saliba
    • Center‑Back: Gabriel MagalhĂŁes
    • Left‑Back: Takehiro Tomiyasu
  3. Defensive Mid: Thomas Partey
  4. Midfielders:
    • Right Mid: Bukayo Saka
    • Central Mid: Emile Smith Rowe
    • Central Mid: Nicolas PĂ©pĂ©
    • Left Mid: Martinelli
  5. Striker: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang