‘A very nice combination for a team’ - Enrique heaps praise on Arteta’s ‘amazing’ Arsenal side
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UEFA Champions League final LIVE - Mikel Arteta confirms Jurrien Timber is fit to start against Paris Saint-Germain
The countdown to the UEFA Champions League final is almost over, as Arsenal lock horns with Paris Saint-Germain battle for European supremacy in Budapest on Saturday. Mikel Arteta is aiming to become the first Gunners boss to lift the famous trophy, while Luis Enrique's team are aiming to complete a successful defence of their title. We'll have all the very best build-up right here.
By James Hilsum | Updated 29/05/2026 at 23:58 GMT+1
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23:55
That's all for today!
Join us again on our live blog tomorrow from 08:00 UK time as we count down to kick-off, which is at 17:00 this year.
The blockbuster showdown between PSG and Arsenal will be live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
TNT Sports' coverage will kick off with a 'Champions League Final – Super Weekend' show presented by Reshmin Chowdhury live from 10:30 with guests from across the sporting and entertainment world.
You can watch the match on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, and HBO Max, with live coverage from 15:00 UK time ahead of a 17:00 kick-off.
There will be expert analysis from a team that includes Liverpool great Steven Gerrard, ex-Manchester United star Owen Hargreaves, and Arsenal Invincible Martin Keown.
It is set to be a historic night - either PSG will defend their crown or Mikel Arteta will do something never done before, and guide Arsenal to European success. You do not want to miss it!
23:35
The last meeting
It wasn't long ago that Arsenal and PSG locked horns.
The French side sent The Gunners packing in last year's semi-final, while they also met earlier in the campaign, which saw Arsenal claim a comfortable 2-0 win at Emirates Stadium.
Despite playing three times last year, they had only met each other twice in European competition before that - two draws in the 2016 group stage.
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Highlights: Clinical PSG end Arsenal Champions League dream to make final
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23:18
How 'genius' Enrique can become one of the greats
Understandably, there is a lot of talk around Arsenal and what they could pull off tomorrow to claim their first Champions League success.
But PSG are more than a tricky customer, and they were in exactly the same boat this time last year - chasing their first European title.
Luis Enrique was the mastermind who brought European domination to Paris, and he can become just the second head coach to successfully defend the crown.
I would put him up there with the real changers of football alongside Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola.
22:59
Arsenal's weight is gone - now PSG stand in the way of immortality
TNT Sports' Ben Snowball has been on the ground in Hungary today, overseeing the media duties and open training sessions before the big day tomorrow.
From congratulations at the beginning of the press conference, holding hands and an appearance from Thierry Henry - read all about what went down at the Puskas Arena on Friday.
22:42
Saka has 'always believed' in Arsenal
The winger is the only survivor from Mikel Arteta's first Arsenal side back when he took over in 2019, and he has always envisioned success under the Spaniard.
Saka feels that wrapping up the title has been a huge relief and can help them clinch European glory.
"I think it has taken maybe a bit of weight off our shoulders because it's not like we're coming into this without having won anything," he told TNT Sports as part of an exclusive interview.
"We've been chasing for years to win a major trophy, and we've done that now. So it's amazing because it gives the boys the confidence we have in this group now, the energy, the spirit.
Going out there tomorrow, you're going to probably see a confident Arsenal team with even more passion to go and do something special.
"It's been a while since the club's been in the Champions League final, and we know how long it's been since we won the Premier League.
"So everyone's on a high and everyone wants us to take it even higher tomorrow."
Saka and Arteta
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22:22
Arsenal 'are strong' than PSG 'in every compartment' - Keown
More from the ex-Arsenal man, who believes that despite being the underdogs, The Gunners are best placed to win the Champions League.
22:06
Is Rice the key to Arsenal's European success?
Martin Keown feels that the Arsenal midfielder must have "the game of his life" if The Gunners are to dismantle PSG and snatch their European crown.
21:49
The story of 'genius' PSG boss Enrique
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The story of 'genius' Enrique - 'Probably the best coach in the world'
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21:33
Walcott and Cole heap praise on Arsenal star
Theo Walcott and Ashley Cole played in two different eras at Arsenal - the latter played the last time The Gunners reached the Champions League final - but they are in agreement about who they would like to play with in this current Arsenal side...
21:17
This could be Arsenal's 'biggest-ever achievement'
Arsenal Invincible and TNT Sports expert Martin Keown has made a big statement ahead of Arsenal's bid for their maiden European title.
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Completing double would be Arsenal's biggest ever achievement - Keown
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21:01
How will the Champions League be won?
It's impossible to ignore the mouthwatering one-v-one duels that will be taking place in less than 24 hours' time.
We've analysed where the game might be won and lost - make sure to cast your vote on who is going to come out on top in each battle!
20:45
Big transfer news!
Anthony Gordon has completed a £69.3m move to Barcelona from Newcastle, signing a five-year deal with the Spanish giants.
What does TNT Sports expert Owen Hargreaves think of the switch?
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Gordon move is surprising, but he can take the next step - Hargreaves
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20:27
The calm before the storm
The Arsenal players were in good spirits during their open training session this afternoon - which featured Gunners legend and ex-France international Thierry Henry!
20:10
Kvaratskhelia's Ballon d'Or chances
TNT Sports pundit Julien Laurens believes that PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will not win the 2026 Ballon d'Or award despite being "world class".
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'Kvaratskhelia would win Ballon d'Or if he was Brazilian, Spanish or French'
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19:35
How to watch the Champions League final on TNT Sports and HBO Max
The UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG takes place on May 30 at Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
TNT Sports' coverage will kick off with a 'Champions League Final – Super Weekend' show presented by Reshmin Chowdhury live from 10:30 UK time with guests from across the sporting and entertainment world.
You can watch the match on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, and HBO Max, with live coverage from 15:00 UK time ahead of a 17:00 kick-off.
There will be expert analysis from a team that includes Steven Gerrard, Owen Hargreaves, and Martin Keown.
19:25
Can an Arsenal player win the Ballon d'Or?
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Odegaard gives verdict on Arsenal players most likely to win Ballon d’Or
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19:08
Premier League has 'taken weight off out shoulders' - Saka
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Premier League title has ‘taken weight off our shoulders’ ahead of UCL final - Saka
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19:05
TNT Sports' Ben Snowball at the Puskas Arena:
I didn’t have a stopwatch to hand, but I estimate Declan Rice just shared a 10-second hug with Thierry Henry, who was pitchside for open training. Henry also had a long chat with Bukayo Saka, arm warmly placed around his shoulder, and shared a quick word with Mikel Arteta too.
Earlier, we had an exhibition of finishing from Arsenal’s frontline. Saka, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Jesus were among those to score scorchers from 18 yards, although Max Dowman could only rattle the post.
Earlier, we had an exhibition of finishing from Arsenal’s frontline. Saka, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Jesus were among those to score scorchers from 18 yards, although Max Dowman could only rattle the post.
Keeping it all in the tank for a madness off the bench tomorrow..?
19:00
Snaps of Arsenal in training
Saka
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Declan Rice
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Saliba, Gabriel and Raya
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18:57
Arteta envisions 'lifting that trophy' for 'our people'
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Arteta envisioning ‘lifting that trophy’ in Budapest for ‘our people’
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