Key stats: Paris vs Arsenal

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History, stakes and keys to the match! Check out all the salient facts and figures ahead of kick-off in the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest this Saturday 30 May (18:00).

Paris will be competing in their fifth major European final (three in the UEFA Champions League, two in the European Cup Winners’ Cup), joining Marseille (two in the Champions League, three in the Cup Winners’ Cup) at the top of the list of French clubs.

Five players have represented both teams: Nicolas Anelka, Mikel Arteta, David Luiz, Lassana Diarra and Kaba Diawara.

Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal have faced each other seven times in competitive matches: in the semi-finals of the European Cup Winners’ Cup (1-1 in Paris on 29/03/1994, 0-1 in London on 12 April 1994) and then in the Champions League group stage (1-1 at the Parc des Princes on 13 September 2016, 2-2 at the Emirates Stadium on 23 November 2016), last season in a group stage match on 1 October in England (2-0 to Arsenal) and then in the semi-finals of the competition (1-0 on 25 April 2025 in London, 2-1 on 7 May 2025 in Paris). The record stands at two wins, three draws and two defeats for the Parisians.

Paris have played 15 matches against English clubs since January 2025 (Manchester City 4-2, Liverpool 0-1 and 1-0 a.e.t. / 4-1 on penalties, Aston Villa 3-1 and 2-3, Arsenal 1-0 and 2-1, Chelsea 0-3, Tottenham 2-2 / 4-3 on penalties and 5-3, Newcastle 1-1, Chelsea 5-2 and 3-0, Liverpool 2-0 and 2-0), giving a record of ten wins, two draws and three defeats.

Paris Saint-Germain are on a run of scoring at least one goal in 27 competitive matches; Les Rouge et Bleu have not gone on a longer such run since a streak of 36 consecutive matches during the 2019–2020 season.

Paris Saint-Germain’s strikers have scored 44 goals in the UEFA Champions League this season, already breaking the club’s record for the 2024–2025 season (38 goals scored).

121

With 121 matches played in the UEFA Champions League, Marquinhos is the Paris Saint-Germain player with the most appearances in European competitions.

174

Luis Enrique will manage Paris Saint-Germain for the 174th time since his arrival in 2023, breaking the club record held by Laurent Blanc (173 consecutive matches from 2013 to 2016).

189

Paris will face Arsenal in their 189th UEFA Champions League match (formerly the European Cup), with a record of 103 wins, 34 draws and 51 defeats.

309

Paris Saint-Germain have played 309 European matches, with a record of 165 wins, 67 draws and 77 defeats. Note: these figures include the UEFA Super Cup and the Intertoto Cup.

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Key stats: Paris vs Arsenal

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