The Paris Saint-Germain squad has arrived in Budapest ahead of Saturday’s high-stakes UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal. As intense heat grips much of France, the French capital’s representatives will find relief in the Hungarian capital’s milder conditions.

Football-friendly conditions await in Budapest

The weather on matchday is shaping up to be ideal for elite-level football. Forecasts indicate a peak temperature of just 24°C, well below the sweltering levels currently affecting Paris. No rain is expected, and while skies may be cloudy, visibility and playing conditions should remain excellent throughout the 18:00 kickoff — an earlier start than usual.

Squad in high spirits as preparations continue

The Parisian delegation touched down in Budapest under clear skies and around 20°C, a welcome contrast to the scorching temperatures back home. Training is set to begin at 16:45 local time, followed by a press briefing led by manager Luis Enrique at the Puskás Aréna.

Luis Enrique has confirmed a fully fit squad for the final. Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembélé, who have faced recent fitness issues, have all been included in the starting lineup, reinforcing Paris Saint-Germain’s ambitions for a second consecutive Champions League title.