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PSG vs Arsenal LIVE updates: Second half underway with Arsenal leading 1-0 in the Champions League final

Havertz scored in the first half of the final for Arsenal
© Lars Baron/Getty ImagesHavertz scored in the first half of the final for Arsenal

The most anticipated match at club level is finally here to decide the Champions League winner, with Paris Saint-Germain aiming to repeat last year’s remarkable feat while Arsenal are looking for their first title in the competition.

At this stage, there are not many differences between the teams that reach a final. Even so, Paris Saint-Germain may have a slight edge after their impressive semifinal in which they eliminated Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate, in a series that left fans stunned by what both teams produced.

Arsenal, meanwhile, arrive in a different situation. They have not played their best football over the last few months, but it is worth noting that they are coming off a Premier League title they had been waiting for since 2004. That confidence boost could be huge in a match where they will need to be at their defensive best to contain such a powerful attacking opponent.

Hincapié booked

47' Hincapié is shown a yellow card.

Second half underway

The second half is underway with Arsenal leading 1-0.

Halftime

45+6' The referee blows the whistle for halftime with Arsenal leading 1-0.

Fabián Ruiz tests Raya

45+4' Fabián Ruiz hits a volley from the left side of the box from a tight angle, but the effort goes straight into Raya's hands.

Doué fires off target

45+2' Doué tries his luck from outside the box, but his effort goes well wide.

Six minutes added

45' Six minutes of stoppage time have been added to the first half.

Nuno Mendes creates a chance

43' Nuno Mendes breaks into the box down the left and sends in a cross that is cleared by Hincapié. The ball falls to Fabián Ruiz, but he cannot turn it into the net.

Doué leads PSG's attack

36' Doué has been the liveliest of PSG's attackers, but he has not been able to create much, while Dembélé has had little involvement in the game.

Saka creates danger

26' Saka makes a good run down the right and delivers a low cross into the box for Trossard, but Safonov gets there first.

Match resumes

25' Play resumes after the hydration break.

Hydration break

23' The match is paused for a hydration break.

Havertz's second Champions League final goal

This was the second time Havertz has scored in a Champions League final after netting the winning goal in Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the 2021 final.

PSG push forward

12' PSG are advancing up the field, but they have not been sharp in the final third.

ARSENAAAAAL GOAL, Havertz opens the scoring

5' A fortunate deflection off Trossard from Hincapié's pass at midfield falls to Havertz, who races forward from the halfway line and finishes powerfully into the top of the net for the goal.

PSG possession in their own half

3' PSG are controlling possession in their own half while Arsenal try to press high.

Kickoff

The PSG vs Arsenal match gets underway after the whistle.

The referee

The referee assigned to this match is Daniel Siebert from Germany. The assistants are Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn, also from Germany. Sandro Scharer from Switzerland is the fourth official. The VAR officials are Bastian Dankert and Robert Schroder from Germany.

Toni Kroos praises Ousmane Dembélé's attitude

Kroos said: “Luis Enrique substitutes the best player in the world at 65 minutes and he leaves, that’s correct. He high-fives the manager and then he cheers for his teammates from the bench. There are certainly many counterexamples.”

Confirmed lineups!

Paris Saint-Germain: Safonov; Hakimi, Pacho, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.

Arsenal: Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Odegaard, Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Havertz, Trossard.

Arteta’s words for Luis Enrique

Mikel Arteta was very complimentary about Luis Enrique’s leadership, while also praising his time at Barcelona when Arteta was younger.

Arteta said: “I remember him very well for the way he treated young players and for what he represented as a player. As a coach, he has shown the leadership to stay true to his path despite all the noise around him, and he ended up winning the way he did. He is an example for everyone.”

A battle of styles

Luis Enrique said: “If you look at the team’s numbers, you can clearly see Mikel Arteta’s influence. He has changed the team’s mentality, made them competitive again, and they have continued improving their level. Arsenal are the perfect reflection of Arteta. Without the ball, they are the best team in Europe.”

The time

The time change

According to UEFA, the decision was made to improve the overall experience surrounding the match. The governing body believes an earlier finish will help supporters travel more easily, particularly those relying on public transportation after the game.

The stadium

The venue for this match is Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. It has a capacity of 67,215.

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