Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique says he’s “not shocked” Arsenal have received the Premier League underneath Mikel Arteta forward of the 2 sides assembly within the Champions League ultimate.
The Spanish managers will go head-to-head in European soccer’s largest membership fixture as PSG try and retain the trophy they received final season.
Arsenal arrive within the ultimate filled with confidence after securing their first league title in 22 years, with Enrique praising the work Arteta has accomplished in north London.
Enrique praises Arteta impression at Arsenal
Talking earlier than the ultimate, Enrique mentioned Arsenal absolutely deserved their home success after seeing off competitors from Manchester Metropolis.
“I’m not shocked, particularly with what he has accomplished this 12 months,” Enrique mentioned.
“They’re worthy of successful the Premier League, the perfect crew within the league. It was not straightforward with Man Metropolis on their tails.
“Arteta has been there six and a half years, and he is aware of them inside and outside.”
PSG targeted on retaining Champions League crown
Enrique was additionally requested about feedback from Arteta suggesting Arsenal imagine they’ll win the Champions League.
The PSG supervisor insisted his facet require no further motivation heading into the ultimate.
“I don’t assume there’s any higher motivation than successful the Champions League,” Enrique added.
“However we are going to see. We are going to see who wins.
“Now we have received our leagues and I’ll deal with what’s finest for our crew.”
PSG are aiming to turn out to be the primary French facet to efficiently defend the Champions League title within the fashionable period.
PSG aiming to repeat semi-final success
The golf equipment met within the semi-finals of the 2024-25 competitors, when PSG secured a 3-1 combination victory on their option to lifting the trophy.
Enrique acknowledged the familiarity between the 2 groups however careworn finals are sometimes unpredictable events.
“It’s an opponent we all know very properly,” he mentioned.
“We performed in opposition to them final 12 months and the 12 months earlier than.
“I feel we will tweak our efficiency up entrance and on the again as properly and that’s what we do.
“By way of managing a ultimate, it’s completely different, and it’s about taking advantage of it, however for the Champions League ultimate you by no means know once you’re going to be again.”
