The Arsenal Vs PSG Champions League final takes place at the Puskas Arena, in Budapest, Hungary.
Arsenal waited 22 years to lift the Premier League trophy again in front of their supporters after beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. After the match, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: "It's an amazing feeling,” and continued: “I've been trying to go through this moment a few times, but I could never expect it to be that big, to be that beautiful, and to see so much joy and pride amongst all the people and our supporters.
“I think sometimes you need to reflect on that, because everything has happened so fast and in such a special way as well. But I really want to enjoy this moment, at least today. Tomorrow we'll start to prepare for the final in Budapest, and I can't wait to write a new chapter in the history of our football club."
Arteta also said: “I thought we were going to win it at Emirates Stadium at some point, and it happened in a completely different manner to what anyone expected,” and also said: “But it was magical being around the players, your family and having some time to reflect.
“We lived that again today. We'll have the parade after the final of the Champions League as well, so what a moment.
Referee Daniel Siebert gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 07, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)placeholder image
Referee Daniel Siebert gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 07, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images) | Getty Images
"We're going to use all this energy, positivity and confidence that we have into that pitch in Budapest, and win it."
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Who is the referee for the Arsenal Vs PSG Champions League final and why is his appointment controversial?
The referee for the Arsenal Vs PSG Champions League final is German referee Daniel Siebert who presided over Arsenal’s 1-0 first leg victory at Sporting Lisbon in the quarter-finals as well as the match against Atlético Madrid in the semi-finals (second leg at home).
Lothar Matthäus, Sky Sport Deutschland’s leading analyst, has said about Daniel Siebert that “He isn’t always consistent in his decisions,” noted Lothar and also said: “Whether it’s for fouls or offside calls, he doesn’t always know whether to let play continue or blow the whistle. In his choices, he’s too hesitant. He should be much more consistent. The only quality I give him is that he generally acknowledges his mistakes. He’s fairly honest.”
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