A final of firsts and records: The stats and stories behind PSG vs Arsenal

Unstoppable force meets immovable object: Key stats ahead of the Champions League final

Saturday evening sees the 2025/26 season come to a close as Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest.

From Zverev to Djokovic: Who can benefit from Sinner's dramatic French Open exit?

The score was 6-3, 6-2, 5-1, and Aryna Sabalenka, who was due to come onto court after Jannik Sinner, had already warmed up. But then the impossible happened. After several stoppages because of cramping or injury for Sinner, Juan Manuel Cerundolo took control and dumped the overwhelming favourite out of the tournament.

Mikel Arteta's side stand on the brink of becoming Arsenal's greatest-ever team

This Arsenal team have already etched themselves into the history books, becoming the side that ended a 22-year wait for a Premier League title. One of the biggest clubs in the world, dripping in a rich heritage and bundles of glory, Mikel Arteta has made them a powerhouse in world football once more, and they now prepare for a Champions League final against defending champions PSG.

A final of firsts and records: The stats and stories behind PSG vs Arsenal

The Champions League final is not only about that sweet moment when one team lifts the trophy. Around every match of this magnitude, there are records, rivalries and stories that shape the occasion.

Why Barcelona's surprising move for Newcastle's Anthony Gordon makes perfect sense

News that Barcelona have muscled in on the signing of Anthony Gordon and already appear close to sealing any deal might well have come as quite a shock to football fans.