Arsenal 2006 v 2026 - select your team
Summary
Arsenal will play Paris St-Germain in the Champions League final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, 20 years after their last final in 2006. BBC Sport compared Arsenal’s team from 2006, managed by Arsene Wenger, with the current 2026 team led by Mikel Arteta, highlighting key players from both eras.Key Facts
- Arsenal’s last Champions League final was in 2006, where they lost 2-1 to Barcelona while playing with 10 men.
- The 2006 Arsenal team included star players from the “Invincibles” season, like Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole, and Cesc Fabregas.
- Arsenal kept 10 consecutive clean sheets (games without conceding goals) en route to the 2006 final, setting a European record.
- Jens Lehmann was the goalkeeper for Arsenal in 2006 but was sent off early in the final; Manuel Almunia replaced him.
- In 2026, Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya won his third straight golden glove award for most clean sheets.
- Defenders from 2006 included Sol Campbell, Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Eboue, and Ashley Cole, key parts of the team’s success.
- The 2026 defense features William Saliba and Gabriel, who have been strong players and contributed to goals and assists.
- Arsenal’s midfield in 2006 was led by Gilberto Silva and Cesc Fabregas, notable for their experience and skills.
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