Audio By VocalizeArsenal coach Mikel Arteta and his Champions League final adversary, Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique, share roots in Barcelona and an obsession with excellence, as their friendship turns to rivalry. …
… Arteta will face off against another elite level Spanish coach in the Champions League final on May 30 when Luis Enrique looks to move alongside Guardiola by winning Europe's biggest prize for the third time. …
… Coach Luis Enrique included many of his most important players in his line-up in PSG's last outing before they face Arsenal in Budapest on May 30, when they will attempt to retain the European crown they won for the first time in the club's history last season. …
… Luis Enrique's team had all but clinched another league triumph last weekend when they beat Brest 1-0 to go six points clear of Lens with two games left while also boasting a far superior goal difference. …
… PSG coach Luis Enrique praised his side's spirit against Bayern, who desperately tried to force their way back into the tie but could not break through. …
… Leading 5-4 after last week's thrilling first leg in Paris, Luis Enrique's side stretched their overall advantage early on through Ousmane Dembele. …
PSG 'not here to defend' against Bayern, says Luis Enrique By AFP May 05, 2026 11:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain players take part in a training session at the Allianz Arena in Munic …
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.
Arsenal lost the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, with Kai Havertz scoring early for the Gunners and Ousmane Dembele equalizing from a second-half penalty. Declan Rice said the defeat is "just the start" and believes Arsenal will eventually conquer Europe.
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team are not favourites to defend their Champions League crown in Saturday's final against Arsenal, noting that while PSG scored 44 goals this competition and Arsenal conceded six, finals tend to be close affairs and last year's 5-0 win over Inter Milan was exceptional.
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.
Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.
PSG's Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has become a key symbol of Luis Enrique's attacking side ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The player, signed by Napoli from Dinamo Batumi in 2022 for around 10 million euros, brings improvisation and menace to PSG's already talented attacking lineup.
Arsenal play Paris St Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday in Budapest, chasing their first European crown after winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. The match represents Arsenal's second Champions League final appearance, their first being in 2006.
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique, both Barcelona alumni and disciples of Pep Guardiola, face off tomorrow in Budapest. The two share a playing history at Barcelona and have followed similar coaching paths under Guardiola, who coached them both at Manchester City.
As Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, Spanish coaches including Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth are maintaining a strong Spanish influence on English football.
PSG forward Ousmane Dembele is undergoing treatment for muscle discomfort in his right calf after being substituted at half-time during Sunday's 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat to Paris FC. The Ballon d'Or winner is set to receive treatment over the next few days before PSG's Champions League final against Arsenal later in May.
PSG lost 2-1 to Paris FC on Sunday in their final Ligue 1 match before the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Lille qualified for Europe's elite club competition on the final night of the French season, while PSG clinched their fifth straight French title and record-extending 14th overall.
Paris Saint-Germain clinched their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 away win against Lens, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring and substitute Ibrahim Mbaye adding a late second goal to give PSG an unassailable nine-point lead at the top.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele was named Ligue 1 player of the year for the second consecutive year, becoming the fifth player to win back-to-back awards. The 28-year-old has scored 10 goals and six assists this season despite an injury-plagued campaign with just nine Ligue 1 starts.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 6–5 on aggregate in the Champions League semi-final, with a 1–1 draw in the second leg, to advance to face Arsenal in the final. PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia called the Bayern tie the hardest match of the season.
Paris Saint-Germain knocked out Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in their semi-final, winning the second leg 1-1 in Munich on May 6, 2026, to set up a Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side's one-goal first-leg advantage over Bayern Munich "means nothing" ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg, insisting PSG are "not here to defend" but to win the match. PSG won the first leg 5-4, the highest-scoring Champions League semi-final in history.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says he will maintain his high-octane style in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG, who hold a one-goal advantage after a 5-4 first leg. Despite criticism of Bayern's defensive vulnerabilities, Kompany has pledged not to change tactics as the team pursues a place in the final in Budapest.
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side's 5-4 first-leg victory over Bayern Munich counts for little ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg, insisting "we are certainly not here to defend" and that PSG will pursue a win rather than protect their narrow advantage.
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side's one-goal first-leg lead meant "nothing" ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich, saying the team is "not here to defend" but aiming to win the match.
Paris Saint-Germain fielded a second-string lineup and drew 2-2 with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday, throwing away the lead twice despite goals from Ibrahim Mbaye and Warren Zaire-Emery. The result leaves PSG seven points clear in the title race as they prepare to face Bayern Munich away in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday, having won 5-4 at home in the first leg.
PSG coach Luis Enrique said he was not frustrated by his side's narrow 5-4 first-leg advantage over Bayern Munich, calling it a unique match that could have resulted in a draw or loss without being unfair.
Paris Saint-Germain face a Ligue 1 fixture against Lorient before their Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich next Wednesday, where they will defend a 5-4 lead from the first leg.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich on May 6 due to a right thigh injury. PSG lead the tie 5-4 ahead of the return leg, with midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, 20, expected to replace Hakimi at right-back.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a penalty and adding another goal. The match was described as a breathless display of attacking football between two teams with world-class attacking players.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team will likely need to score at least three goals in next week's return leg at the Allianz Arena to reach the final.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hailed Harry Kane as the German side prepares to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final, noting Kane's 12 goals in 11 Champions League appearances this season and 53 goals across 45 appearances in all competitions.