Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has shared his perspective on the upcoming UEFA Champions League final for the 2025/2026 season. The highly anticipated match against Arsenal is scheduled to take place on April 30th in Budapest, Hungary.
Enrique reflected on the challenging path his team navigated to reach this stage. He noted that the initial group stage draw presented one of the toughest possible scenarios, a pattern that seemed to continue throughout the tournament. Despite these hurdles, PSG has secured another appearance in the final, which Enrique describes as a historic moment for the club and a chance to continue their pursuit of Europe's most prestigious club trophy.
The coach emphasized the team's desire to build on their recent history-making campaign. He expressed the club's ambition to maintain their positive momentum and deliver exciting moments for their supporters. This final represents an opportunity to add another significant chapter to PSG's European journey.
A notable point in Enrique's comments was his personal connection to Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta. Enrique revealed that the two were teammates during Arteta's early years at FC Barcelona. He spoke highly of Arteta's development into a top-level coach, praising the work he has done in building a strong team at Arsenal over several seasons.
While acknowledging the immense difficulty of the final, Enrique conveyed confidence in his own team's approach. He stated that PSG believes in their style of play and their objectives, and he is certain the players will compete with full determination until the final whistle.
The path to the final saw PSG overcome German giants Bayern Munich in the semi-finals. They advanced with a 5-4 aggregate victory after a 1-1 draw in the second leg. Arsenal, meanwhile, secured their spot by defeating Spanish side Atletico Madrid. The Gunners progressed thanks to a 1-0 win in the second leg, following a 1-1 draw in the first match.
The final in Budapest promises to be a compelling tactical battle between two coaches who share a past and a deep understanding of the game. All eyes will be on the Puskás Aréna on April 30th to see which team will lift the iconic trophy.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.
