Budapest, Hungary, is preparing to host the main football event of the spring. On Saturday, May 30, decisive matches will take place at the Puskás Aréna, but all eyes are on one game: the Champions League final between French PSG and London's Arsenal. The Parisians have already announced their final squad, and it includes a name that will be pronounced with special reverence in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Shield in the Heart of Defense
The main news for domestic fans was the inclusion of Ilya Zabarny in the final squad. The 23-year-old central defender of the Ukrainian national team became the fifth representative of his country to be granted the right to play in the decisive match of the most prestigious club tournament. For Zabarny, this is not just a formality—it is a chance to continue his successful run in European competitions.
In the current season, the Ukrainian has played 36 matches for the Parisian giant, scoring one goal. In the Champions League, he has appeared on the field six times, and the final will be his seventh match in this campaign. It is worth noting that Zabarny has not yet received playing time in the knockout stages, but his presence in the squad is a significant argument for Luis Enrique.
Return of Stars and Squad Potential
The Spanish coach received a powerful reinforcement immediately before the decisive battle. Key players who were recovering from injuries have returned to the general squad. The list includes Achraf Hakimi, who missed the last five matches, and Ousmane Dembélé, who managed to recover from a minor injury in the final round of Ligue 1. The return of the leaders significantly increases the Parisians' chances of defending their title.
History and Betting on the Match
For PSG, this is the third Champions League final in history. The Parisians are the reigning champions: last year they crushed Milan's Inter with a score of 5:0. In case of victory over the "Gunners," the French giant will defend their title and lift the trophy for the second consecutive year. The irony of fate is that on the way to last year's triumph, Enrique's team knocked out Arsenal in the semi-finals.
The London club is taking the field in the final for the second time in its history and for the first time in the last 20 years. The only chance the English had to win the trophy was in the 2005/06 season, but then they lost to Barcelona (1:2). Now, Arsenal must prove that they have become stronger over the past two decades.
Where to Watch the Final in Ukraine
The live broadcast of the PSG vs. Arsenal match in Ukraine will be available on the MEGOGO media service. The broadcast will begin from the pre-match studio at 17:45. Former Ukrainian national team players Oleksandr Holovko and Serhiy Nahornyak will join the host Volodymyr Kobyelkov. The final confrontation will be commented on by Oleksandr Novak and Vadym Skychko.