Enrique ‘not shocked’ by Arsenal’s title triumph forward of Champions League last

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique says he’s “not shocked” Arsenal have received the Premier League below Mikel Arteta forward of the 2 sides assembly within the Champions League last.

The Spanish managers will go head-to-head in European soccer’s greatest membership fixture as PSG try and retain the trophy they received final season.

Arsenal arrive within the last 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 totally deserved their home success after seeing off competitors from Manchester Metropolis.

“I’m not shocked, particularly with what he has accomplished this yr,” Enrique mentioned.

“They’re worthy of profitable the Premier League, the perfect workforce within the league. It was not simple 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 centered 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 may be any higher motivation than profitable the Champions League,” Enrique added.

“However we are going to see. We’ll see who wins.

“We now have received our leagues and I’ll concentrate on what’s greatest for our workforce.”

PSG are aiming to turn out to be the primary French facet to efficiently defend the Champions League title within the trendy 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 mixture victory on their option to lifting the trophy.

Enrique acknowledged the familiarity between the 2 groups however burdened finals are sometimes unpredictable events.

“It’s an opponent we all know very effectively,” he mentioned.

“We performed in opposition to them final yr and the yr earlier than.

“I feel we will tweak our efficiency up entrance and on the again as effectively and that’s what we do.

“When it comes to managing a last, it’s totally different, and it’s about benefiting from it, however for the Champions League last you by no means know once you’re going to be again.”