The 7,000 minutes difference - why PSG could have edge over Arsenal
Summary
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face each other in the Champions League final after a long and demanding season. PSG's key players have played fewer minutes in domestic league games compared to Arsenal's, partly due to PSG resting players and having a deeper squad.Key Facts
- Arsenal will play their 63rd game of the season in the Champions League final; PSG will play their 56th, not including Club World Cup games.
- PSG's coach Luis Enrique has rested many key players in the French league, helping them stay fresher.
- Arsenal's starting lineup in the semi-final has played nearly 7,000 more minutes in league games than PSG's.
- PSG captain Marquinhos played most of his minutes in European games, missing several league matches.
- Ousmane Dembele won the Ligue 1 player of the season despite playing fewer league games due to injuries and rotation.
- PSG used 28 different players in their league matches, compared to Arsenal's 25.
- The Premier League (England) is considered tougher by UEFA rankings than Ligue 1 (France).
- Arsenal's key players, including goalkeeper David Raya, have played heavy minutes throughout the season.
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