Alan Shearer predicts who will beat Arsenal in Champions League final this season

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| Deputy Sports Editor Published September 11, 2026 10:29am Updated September 11, 2026 10:29am Raphinha scored twice in Barcelona’s 5-1 win over Feyenoord on Wednesday (AFP via Getty) Alan Shearer believes Barcelona will win the Champions League this season by beating Arsenal in the final. Barcelona got their new Champions League campaign off to an excellent start as they sealed a 5-1 win at home to Feyenoord on Wednesday night.

Mikel Arteta’s side were beaten on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain in last season’s Champions League final and Shearer feels the Premier League champions will go close again this term. Shearer replied: ‘Clearly it all depends on how the draw goes but I’m going to go Barcelona to win it, beating Arsenal in the final.

Martin Odegaard sealed Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Napoli on Wednesday night (Shutterstock) ‘It would be unbelievable for them to win it three times, winning it three on the spin, that’s why I’m going Barcelona.’ Lineker added: ‘We can’t all go Barcelona. I fancy Barcelona this season, I think they’re due. ‘I’ve got a feeling that PSG are not going to win it this season and I think that it will be between Barcelona and Arsenal.’ Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications.