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A Final Still Being Written

The 2026 Champions League Final will be contested between the winners of two compelling semi-final ties. Paris Saint-Germain face Bayern Munich in Tie 1, a contest between Luis Enrique's high-pressing Parisians and Vincent Kompany's vertically minded Bayern. Tie 2 pairs Atlético Madrid with Arsenal — Diego Simeone's defensive mastery against Mikel Arteta's positional Gunners.

Whichever two clubs emerge will meet on Saturday, 30 May 2026, under the steep stands of the Puskás Aréna. Budapest, compact and central to Europe, plays host to a final poised to deliver one of the most tactically varied matchups of the modern era.

Champions League final stadium atmosphere with floodlights

Winner · Tie 1

PSG or Bayern Munich
VS Saturday, 30 May 2026 Puskás Aréna · Budapest Kick-off 21:00 CET

Winner · Tie 2

Atlético Madrid or Arsenal
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Semi-Finalists' Key Players

Ousmane Dembele PSG winger portrait
Paris Saint-Germain

Ousmane Dembélé

PSG's most direct runner. His one-v-one threat from the right will test Bayern's defensive line in Tie 1.

Harry Kane Bayern Munich striker portrait
Bayern Munich

Harry Kane

Bayern's focal point. His finishing and link-play anchor Kompany's vertical attack.

Antoine Griezmann Atletico Madrid forward
Atlético Madrid

Antoine Griezmann

Simeone's connector. Drops between the lines and delivers the decisive pass on counters against Arsenal.

Bukayo Saka Arsenal winger portrait
Arsenal

Bukayo Saka

Arsenal's talisman. His ability to beat full-backs in tight spaces will be critical against Atlético's back five.

By The Numbers

Semi-Finalists · Tournament Form

PSG UCL Titles Bayern
16
Atlético UCL Titles Arsenal
00
Luis Enrique Managers Kompany
Simeone Tie 2 Arteta
Tie 1 · 28 Apr & 6 May Tie 2 · 29 Apr & 5 May