UEFA Champions League Final: Arsenal chase maiden European glory against holders PSG

Newly-crowned Premier League champions Arsenal seek to finally conquer Europe by wresting the UEFA Champions League crown from holders Paris Saint-Germain, who are themselves targeting back-to-back titles in the final to be held Budapest on Saturday.

With the suffocating pressure of trying to deliver ‌the Premier League title now released, ​the Gunners will seek a glittering 'bonus' trophy that would see them surpass even the legend of Arsene Wenger's 2003-04 Invincibles.

They face a formidable challenge against Luis Enrique's PSG team -- a rare blend of eye-catching flair, intelligence and hard graft.

Just as in 2006 when they lost to Frank Rijkaard's Barcelona in ​their only previous appearance in the ⁠final, Arsenal will start as slight underdogs.

While reigning champions PSG have been delighting the purists, Arsenal have shown scant regard for critics of ‌their more pragmatic approach and will not be about to tamper with what ‌has become a watertight formula.

Luis Enrique took PSG to the semis in his first season, then past Arsenal last year in the final four before crushing Inter Milan to claim the Parisians a first European Cup -- 14 years and well beyond $1.2billion spent since Qatar Sports Investments took over the club.

By contrast Arsenal's team has been slow-cooked over nearly seven years by Mikel Arteta, without the overwhelming financial muscle of PSG or domestic rivals Manchester City.

Last summer they recognised their developing team was finally ready to triumph and the Gunners reinforced in key areas.

It brought a first Premier League title in 22 years and a return to Europe's grandest stage after two decades away.

Both teams arrive in Hungary with different reputations in the eyes of the world for the way they play.

PSG are the tournament's top scorers with 44 goals, while Arsenal are the team that has conceded fewest, shipping just six and are unbeaten.

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, likely to be fit after a calf problem, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue lead a thrilling attacking cast for a PSG side that edged Bayern Munich 6-5 in the semifinals.

Beyond the class of winger Bukayo Saka, Arsenal stand out more for their grit and defensive discipline, with centre-back pairing Gabriel and William Saliba their regular stand-out performers, as well as midfield powerhouse Declan Rice.

Arteta's team will embrace the underdog role, keeping the champions at bay and leaning on their superior set-piece quality.

When and where to watch

The match to be held at Budapest's Puskas Arena will kick off at 6pm local time which will be 9.30pm in India.

Indian audience can watch the live action on TV on the Sony Sports Network channels, with live streaming available on the SonyLIV app and website.