Workers put up a giant UEFA Champions League final poster at the Puskas Arena on May 28, 2026 ahead of the UEFA Champions League in Budapest on May 28, 2026. The stadium, named after Hungary's most famous footballer Ferenc Puskas, will host the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal on May 30, 2026. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
The Paris Saint-Germain squad arrived in Budapest on Friday, just one day ahead of their high-stakes Champions League final against Arsenal. While France battles through a relentless heatwave, the French capital’s representatives will find respite in the Hungarian capital, where conditions promise to be far more conducive for elite football.
Cool conditions await PSG in Hungary
Luis Enrique’s men touched down under clear skies and temperatures hovering around 20°C, a stark contrast to the scorching conditions back in Paris. The squad is set to begin preparations on Friday afternoon, with a training session scheduled for 4:45 PM local time, followed by the pre-match press conference at the Puskás Aréna.
Optimal playing conditions expected
The match kicks off at 6:00 PM local time—earlier than the usual 9:00 PM slot—placing it under partly cloudy skies without any risk of rain. Forecasts indicate a peak temperature of just 24°C, ensuring players won’t be sapped by the kind of extreme heat gripping France.
No absentees as PSG targets back-to-back titles
With a fully fit squad, the Parisian side arrives in Hungary with no injury concerns. Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi, and Ousmane Dembélé—all recently sidelined—have been included in the final 23-man lineup. The Spanish coach’s confidence in his squad reflects the club’s ambition to secure a second consecutive Champions League trophy.
