Champions League: official lineups for Arsenal vs PSG

For this crucial first leg, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with David Raya in goal. The back four features Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. In midfield, Mikel Merino lines up alongside Declan Rice and captain Martin Ødegaard. The attacking trio will consist of Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli.

On the Paris Saint-Germain side, Luis Enrique has also selected a 4-3-3 setup. Gianluigi Donnarumma starts between the posts, with Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Nuno Mendes in defense. The midfield is anchored by Vitinha, joined by João Neves and Fabián Ruiz. Up front, Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will support Ousmane Dembélé.

Starting XIs:

Arsenal: Raya – Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly – Ødegaard, Rice, Merino – Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes – João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz – Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia