Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal is a Champions League final of similarity and difference.Two 2025-26 domestic champions managed by Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta respectively, this will be the fourth final between two managers from the same country, and the first contested by a pair of Spanish coaches — and never before have we had an England vs France matchup for a major European trophy.Whether Arsenal finally win the club game’s most prestigious cup or PSG emulate Real Madrid, who won three in a row from 2015-16, to become only the second holders to retain the title in the Champions League era depends on who executes their game plan better in Budapest tonight (Saturday). It’s a match of contrasting styles, which was also the case a year ago when PSG rampaged past Inter 5-0 in Munich, the biggest margin of victory ever in a European Cup/Champions League final.Here are the tactical elements that will decide who takes home the trophy.Dynamite attack versus rock-solid defenceIn goal-difference terms, the sides are almost perfectly matched.The variance is that PSG have won high-scoring matches, with Luis Enrique wanting his side to dominate possession and territory, as they boast goalscorers all across the pitch.Arsenal are the kings of marginal games, beating their opponents with physicality, pressing and defensive possession. Take the first legs of their respective semi-finals last month: PSG won 5-4 against Bayern Munich at Parc des Princes in an end-to-end classic, whereas Arsenal drew 1-1 away to Atletico Madrid, with both goals being penalties.