UCL final: Meet the referee, others as PSG, Arsenal confirm starting line up

Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal have confirmed their starting line-ups ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League final, with both sides naming strong attacking selections for the decisive clash. An update on the UCL website disclosed this on Saturday. PSG line up with Safonov in goal; a back four of Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos and Achraf Hakimi. The midfield trio consists of João Neves, Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz, while the attacking line features Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Arsenal start with David Raya in goal, with a defensive line of Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Piero Hincapié. The midfield includes Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Martin Ødegaard, while the attack is led by Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz. Related News PHOTOS: Saraki cheers Arsenal at Champions League final in Budapest UCL: First half in pictures as Havertz give Arsenal early lead against PSG in Budapest PSG attack meets Arsenal defence in UCL final showdown in Budapest The match will be officiated by German referee Daniel Siebert. He will be assisted by Rafael Foltyn and Jan Seidel, also of Germany, while Sandro Schärer of Switzerland serves as fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is Bastian Dankert of Germany, supported by Carlos del Cerro Grande of Spain and Robert Schröder of Germany. The final is expected to kick off at 5pm West African Time and 18.00 CET, with both clubs targeting a historic UEFA Champions League triumph. The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final at the Puskás Aréna pits Arsenal against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who claimed last season’s title with a 5–0 win over Inter Milan. Arsenal arrive chasing a first European crown, while PSG aim to retain their dominance on the continental stage, setting up a high-intensity final between two elite attacking sides. Tosin Oyediran Tosin Oyediran is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over eight years of professional experience in reporting and storytelling. He is known for conducting incisive interviews and producing compelling human-angle stories that bring clarity and depth to the news. Tosin covers a broad range of beats including politics, health, advocacy, sports, and entertainment, with a strong focus on people-centred reporting. His work reflects firsthand newsroom experience, editorial insight, and a commitment to accurate, engaging, and trustworthy journalism.

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