Arsenal’s final training week explained before Champions League final

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Arsenal begin their final preparations for the Champions League final this week after clinching the Premier League title at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The Gunners will face Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday evening, looking to complete a remarkable double in what would be their first Champions League triumph.

Training schedule revealed

According to Football London, Arteta’s squad will have Monday off as a bank holiday before returning to the training centre on Tuesday. Players who featured in Sunday’s title-clinching victory will focus on recovery sessions, while those not involved will participate in more intensive training work.

The team will then train fully on Wednesday before a final session on Thursday, followed by their flight to Budapest that same day. The structured approach reflects Arteta’s determination to maintain the momentum from their Premier League success.

Speaking after lifting the Premier League trophy, Arteta emphasised the importance of carrying their current energy into the final: “We need to do it because we need that energy to flow, and going against that, I think it will be a big mistake. We talked about already what we have to do in Budapest, how we’re going to use all the incredible energy that we’re all carrying towards that final.”

Media circus descends on Hungary

The world’s media will arrive in Budapest between Wednesday and Friday morning, with both managers scheduled for press conferences at the Puskas Arena. Arteta will face the press at 5:15pm, while PSG’s Luis Enrique will speak at 3:45pm.

Open training sessions for both teams will also take place at the venue where they hope to make history on Saturday evening. The final kicks off at 5pm UK time, with Arsenal seeking to add European glory to their domestic triumph.

Details of Arsenal’s victory parade are expected to be announced on Wednesday. The celebration will begin in north London at 2pm on Sunday, regardless of the Champions League final result, though supporters will hope there are two trophies to celebrate.

The preparations come after a 22-year wait for Premier League success, with Martin Odegaard lifting the trophy at Selhurst Park. Now Arsenal have the chance to cap off their remarkable campaign with the ultimate prize in European football.