Arteta calls on Arsenal to compete for the Champions League with confidence, aiming for even greater goals.

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final will take place, with Arsenal traveling to the Puskás Arena to face formidable rivals Paris Saint-Germain for the title. Mikel Arteta stated that winning the Premier League title should be the cornerstone of the team's pursuit of higher goals, and he hopes the team can approach the Champions League title with confidence.

In the final round of the Premier League, Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park after goals from Jesus and Maduk, winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said at a press conference, "I think this is our opportunity because it is the second time in the club's history that we have been on this stage, and tomorrow we will have the opportunity to write a new chapter in the club's history."

"To achieve this, we must play with an extremely clear mind, demonstrate sufficient courage, and have an unyielding desire to win. As long as we can do these three things, I believe we will be very close to victory."

Arteta emphasized, "Our ambitions have grown even bigger. We've already won one title, and now we want to win a second, which is what we've been discussing. This title should be the cornerstone for us to reach even greater goals and pursue more honors. This team has the ability to do that because we've proven it in this competition over the past two or three seasons. I hope the players are full of confidence and believe that we can do it."

“Our preparations were excellent, we were very focused, and everyone was very enthusiastic. We got here because we earned our place in the finals based on our performance in this tournament. Tomorrow on the court, we must earn the right to lift the championship through our performance.”

It's worth mentioning that Arsenal have remained unbeaten throughout this season's Champions League campaign, giving the players the confidence to compete for the title.

Arteta added, "This will mean something entirely new to all of us. We all know how difficult it is to make history at a club like Arsenal. But that's exactly what we're aiming for, and that's why everyone is so excited and has such a strong desire to achieve it."

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