PSG, seeking a second consecutive Champions League title, acknowledged Arsenal's quality.
PSG will face Arsenal in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final to be held at Hungary's Puskás Aréna in Budapest at 1 a.m. on the 31st (Korea time).
It is the championship match to decide the best in Europe. Having secured a fifth straight Ligue 1 title, PSG will challenge for a second consecutive crown. Arsenal, having secured the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, will go for the "double" with the Champions League.
PSG coach Luis Enrique lavished praise on Arsenal. Enrique acknowledged the opponent, saying, "Arsenal are the best team in the world when they don't have the ball. Arsenal are a team fully deserving of the Premier League title. They had a fantastic season."
Enrique said, "Because we already faced Arsenal in the semifinals last season, we know their strengths well. When they don't have the ball they are a world-class team, and when they have the ball they also have great scoring ability. It's a truly frightening combination. It will be a top-level final," he warned.
He also acknowledged the opposing coach. Enrique praised Arsenal's abilities, saying, "If you look at Arsenal's match record you can see how outstanding a coach Mikel Arteta is. He has steadily improved the team over several seasons and instilled a winning mentality and a competitive spirit in the players."
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