Expected lineup for PSG vs Arsenal: Dembele faces off against Havertz

Likely formations for PSG vs Arsenal: PSG and Arsenal are expected to use their best possible lineups in this year's Champions League final.

Predicted PSG lineup

Achraf Hakimi suffered a hamstring injury during the classic clash with Bayern Munich at the start of the semi-final round and has been absent from PSG's squad ever since. Midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery has performed excellently as his replacement in that position.

However, the Moroccan defender is showing signs of good recovery and is on track to be available for the final, having returned to full training with the team this past week. Ousmane Dembélé also took part in PSG's recent preparation sessions for Saturday's match. The Ballon d'Or winner has recovered from a minor injury and is certain to be named in the starting lineup.

Most positions in PSG's lineup are already decided, with Fabián Ruiz ready to start in midfield alongside Vitinha and Joao Neves. The Spanish midfielder's return from a knee injury provided a huge boost in the second leg against Bayern, and he will undoubtedly play a key role in Budapest.

Expected PSG lineup (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Fabián; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Predicted Arsenal lineup

Mikel Arteta received good news as Jurriën Timber has recovered from injury and returned to training. As one of the Premier League's top performers in his position, Timber is fully capable of neutralizing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this Saturday.

Arsenal currently has a relatively fit squad. Noni Madueke's hamstring issue will not prevent him from playing in the final, while Mikel Merino also made his first appearance of this calendar year at Selhurst Park last Sunday after undergoing foot surgery in January.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is expected to partner Declan Rice in central midfield. Up front, Kai Havertz, who has confidently guaranteed a victory for Arsenal, is likely to be favored over Viktor Gyökeres. Only one spot is available for Martin Odegaard or Eberechi Eze, while Leandro Trossard is almost certain to start on the left wing.

Expected Arsenal lineup (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Havertz