As Saturday evening’s Champions League final approaches, the Paris Saint-Germain lineup faces one major uncertainty: whether Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembélé will start for the reigning champions.

Luis Enrique now faces tough decisions on his probable starting eleven. Here’s how the French side’s formation is expected to shape up.

In goal, Matvej Safonov is set to begin between the posts, having overtaken Lucas Chevalier in the pecking order mid-season.

At left-back, the position is locked down by Nuno Mendes, widely regarded as one of PSG’s standout performers this term.

The defensive core is likely to feature Marquinhos and Willian Pacho at the heart of the defense.

Hakimi’s fitness in the balance

The right-back slot presents the biggest dilemma. Enrique must decide whether to restore Achraf Hakimi—who hasn’t featured since the semi-final against Bayern Munich—or give Warren Zaïre-Emery his chance. The Moroccan is still expected to start.

Meanwhile, the midfield trio of João Neves, Vitinha, and Fabián Ruiz has proven its stability all season and is set to feature once again against Arsenal.

Up front, Enrique’s options are equally compelling. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is tipped to start on the left wing, a position he has made his own under the French manager. Up top, Ousmane Dembélé is also expected to be fit enough to lead the attack.

On the right flank, the nod is likely to go to Désiré Doué, edging out competitors like Bradley Barcola and Gonçalo Ramos.

Probable Paris Saint-Germain XI:
Safonov ; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendès ; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz ; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.