The lack of height across PSG’s back line may pose an issue, as Pacho is the tallest regular starter at 6’2”. As Arsenal rank among Europe’s most threatening teams from set-pieces, aerial duels will prove key, and Gianluigi Donnarumma will be under pressure to exact a ground stop in his penalty area.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is urging his players to believe they can win the Champions League for the first time because they have already beaten “the best opposition you can face in the competition.