All you need to know about the Champions League final
The Puskas Arena has previously hosted Champions League matches as well as the 2023 Europa League final. Arsenal's Champions League run has been built on control rather than fireworks - and the numbers tell the story: one of Europe's most potent attacks backed by the competition's meanest defence.
The Puskas Arena has previously hosted Champions League matches as well as the 2023 Europa League final. Arsenal's Champions League run has been built on control rather than fireworks - and the numbers tell the story: one of Europe's most potent attacks backed by the competition's meanest defence. Their 29 goals put them among the top scorers, but it's the six conceded - the best record in the competition - that defines them.
It suggests a side that absorbs pressure, applies it when needed, and rarely loses their grip. Arsenal reached the final with nine clean sheets, more than any other side. Despite a Premier League reputation for set-piece efficiency, Mikel Arteta's side have produced only five set-piece goals in the Champions League.
It's a shift that accentuates how adaptable the Gunners have become, shaping their threats to suit the rhythm of continental football. In possession, Arsenal have maintained a clear attacking identity. Their goals are spread across phases of play, with the majority coming from open play.
Just as important is their record of 11 wins, which speaks to their control of key moments across the campaign, and they remain the only unbeaten team left in the competition. Whether they stick with that blueprint or twist against PSG in the final on 30 May, as they chase the first European crown in club history, is a key question for Arteta to ponder. The final will be a repeat of last season's semi-final, which PSG won 3-1 on aggregate.