27/05/2026
Who starts against PSG in the Champions League final: Calafiori or Hincapié? 🤔
For me, it has to be Riccardo Calafiori. Riccardo Calafiori
Not because Hincapié is a bad option — far from it. Piero Hincapié has been solid, aggressive and reliable whenever called upon. But finals are decided by tiny moments, and Calafiori gives Arsenal something extra on both sides of the pitch.
Here’s why I’d start him vs PSG:
• Ball progression under pressure — PSG press aggressively with pace and intensity. Calafiori is calmer carrying the ball out from the back and can break lines with his passing.
• Big-game composure — He doesn’t panic in tight spaces. Against a front three like Dembélé, Doué and Kvaratskhelia, that matters massively. �
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• Attacking threat — His overlaps, underlapping runs and ability to step into midfield give Arsenal another weapon. In a final, one unpredictable moment can change everything.
• Chemistry with Gabriel & Saliba — That balance on the left side just feels more natural with Calafiori there. Arsenal look more fluid in possession and more controlled defensively.
That said… if Arteta wants a more physical, duel-heavy approach to shut down PSG’s transitions, Hincapié is the safer defensive pick. He’s quicker in recovery situations and more aggressive in 1v1 battles.
But if Arsenal want to play their football and impose themselves on the biggest stage?
Calafiori starts.
Big games are not just about surviving. They’re about personality. 🔴⚪
What do you guys think?
Yomade Matthew Oladunjoye