6:05 PM – Anthems echo through Parc des Princes

6:00 PM – The referee blows the whistle to start

The clash is set: Europe’s top-scoring side (PSG) faces the continent’s meanest defense (Arsenal) in the 71st edition of the Champions League final.

5:55 PM – Presnel Kimpembe and Thierry Henry lead the trophy onto the pitch

Both teams stride out under a thunderous ovation, the tension already palpable.

5:50 PM – Paris wins the supporter showdown

While Arsenal’s faithful pack the stands, the Paris ultras set the louder tone with chants that shake the stadium.

5:45 PM – Emmanuel Grégoire arrives at Parc des Princes

5:40 PM – Storm clouds gather over Paris

Île-de-France remains on yellow thunderstorm alert for the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, Météo-France confirms.

5:20 PM – Starting elevens announced

Head coach: Luis Enrique (ESP)

• Arsenal: Raya – Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié – Rice, Lewis-Skelly – Saka, Odegaard (cap.), Trossard – Havertz

PSG’s lineup will follow shortly.