The UEFA Champions League final is set to take place in Budapest, where Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Arsenal. This highly anticipated match will kick off on Saturday, May 30, at 6pm local time (17:00 GMT). Fans can follow the action with live text commentary on Al Jazeera Sport, starting from 13:00 GMT.

Path to the Final for PSG

PSG's journey to the final has been a challenging one. They entered the Champions League playoffs after finishing 11th in the 36-team League Phase, trailing Manchester City, who secured an automatic spot in the round of 16. Despite suffering defeats to Barcelona and Bayern Munich during the initial phase, PSG showcased their strength with a remarkable 7-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. In the playoffs, they narrowly defeated fellow French team Monaco with a 5-4 aggregate score before dominating Chelsea and Liverpool with aggregate victories of 8-2 and 4-0, respectively. The semifinal saw them face Bayern Munich again, where they won a thrilling first leg 5-4 and secured their final spot with a 1-1 draw in the second leg.

Arsenal's Unbeaten Run

In contrast, Arsenal has had a flawless Champions League campaign thus far, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. They topped their group with a perfect record of eight wins, conceding only four goals while scoring 24. Although the knockout stages presented a tougher challenge, the Gunners have proven their credentials as they aim to cap off a successful season with the prestigious trophy.

As both teams prepare to battle for the Champions League title, they will look to add this coveted trophy to their already impressive achievements in their respective domestic leagues. PSG has dominated Ligue 1, winning 12 of the last 14 titles, while Arsenal has recently made significant strides in the English Premier League, culminating in their first-place finish this season.