Luis Enrike says Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world
PSJ head coach Luis Enrique shared his thoughts on the upcoming opponent — London's Arsenal — ahead of the Champions League decisive match. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The two influential sides will face off on May 30 in Budapest to determine the continent's strongest club. Enrique highly praised the tactical preparation of Mikel Arteta's team, highlighting the opponent's strengths in an interview with Goal.com.
According to the Spanish specialist, the London club, having won the English championship, simultaneously demonstrates relentless attacking play and defensive discipline, placing it among the world's elite. Having reached the semifinals last season — where they gifted opportunities to the Parisians — Arsenal now aims to exact its own revenge.
At a press conference, Luis Enrique commended his compatriot Mikel Arteta's work in London and highly valued the team's overall development. He emphasized that, based on last season's results, Arsenal fully deserved the championship title.
The teams have met before, and the Parisians are well aware of the opponent's capabilities. Enrique specifically acknowledged that Arsenal possesses unmatched fluidity in play and the ability to create dangerous situations at any moment with the ball.
These qualities have made the team look complete from all angles. The upcoming final is also viewed as a potential repeat of last year's semifinal clash.
At that time, PSG won on aggregate and advanced to the final. Nevertheless, Enrique acknowledged the opponent's growth, stating that Mikel Arteta has succeeded in instilling a winning mentality within the squad.
Although Luis Enrique has won this prestigious tournament several times in his career, for Arteta, this would be his first major international final. Therefore, this encounter is expected to be a significant test not only for the teams but also for the coaches.
