Does Martinelli play today? PSG x Arsenal in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final
Gabriel Martinelli emerges as one of Arsenal’s main speed weapons in the grand final. The Brazilian striker faces Paris Saint-Germain this Saturday in the decision of Liga of UEFA’s Campeões. The game takes place on Ferenc Puskás Stadium, on Budapest, starting at 1pm on Brasília.
Martinelli stands out for his explosion, dribbling and ability to unbalance. Ele arrives in good form and should be responsible for dangerous actions on the sides of the field.
Martinelli as Arsenal speed option
Gabriel Martinelli acts as a striker on the left side in Mikel Arteta’s 4-2-3-1 formation. Sua speed in transitions and intensity in marking create constant problems for opposing defenses. The Brazilian accumulates important contributions with goals and assists in the Champions League campaign.
The coach values his ability to change the game with individual plays. Martinelli has already decided confrontations with speed and precise submissions.
- Velocidade explosive on counterattacks
- Dribles short and direct
- Pressão high in ball recovery
- Finalizações powerful from inside the area
Arsenal uses these characteristics to exploit spaces in Paris Saint-Germain’s defense.
Escalação likely from PSG and Arsenal
Luis Enrique should maintain 4-3-3. Matvei Safonov in goal. Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes in defense. João Neves, Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz in midfield. In attack, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Gonçalo Ramos.
Pelo Arsenal, Mikel Arteta scales David Raya. Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Riccardo Calafiori in defense. Declan Rice in the middle. Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz at the front, with Gabriel Martinelli as a strong attacking option.
Ben White remains injured in his knee. Mikel Merino also has physical restrictions.
Onde watch live PSG x Arsenal
TNT Sports broadcasts the UEFA Liga Campeões final on Brasil. The broadcaster prepares complete narration and tactical analysis. SBT must show the game on open TV, according to the schedule.
Assinantes access the signal via TNT streaming Sports. Torcedores must confirm channels and applications before kickoff.
Histórico of clashes between PSG and Arsenal
The two teams met three times last season. The results were balanced. Paris Saint-Germain had a slight advantage in the most recent duels.
Ferenc Puskás Stadium, in Budapest, hosts the final with a capacity of over 67 thousand fans. The stadium has a modern structure.
Desempenho from Martinelli in season
Gabriel Martinelli had important moments throughout Champions League. Sua’s speed helped Arsenal in quick transitions and counterattacks. Ele is usually used to add dynamism to the English attack.
Contra o PSG, the duel with the Parisian defense, especially Nuno Mendes and Marquinhos, will be one of the key points. Martinelli tends to attract markers and open spaces for teammates like Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique prepare different strategies. Arsenal bets on ball possession and counterattacks. PSG exploits speed through the wings.
Ficha final technique
Data:May 30, 2026Hora:1pm (Brasília time)Estádio:Ferenc Puskás Stadium, Budapest, HungriaÁrbitro:Daniel SiebertCompetição:Final of Liga of UEFA Campeões
The match defines the European champion of the season. Paris Saint-Germain chases the unprecedented title. Arsenal tries for continental glory.
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