Luis Enrique, in his quest for the Champions League title, hopes Paris Saint-Germain will maintain its status as one of the world's best teams.

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will travel to the Puskás Arena to face Premier League champions Arsenal in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final. Manager Luis Enrique stated in a press conference that the fans' enthusiastic support is the team's driving force, and he aims for Paris Saint-Germain to remain among the world's best teams.

In the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, Paris Saint-Germain defeated German giants Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate thanks to a goal from Dembele. In addition, Paris Saint-Germain had previously achieved their goal of defending their Ligue 1 title.

As for Arsenal, Arteta's team lifted the Premier League title last week, winning it for the first time in 22 years, so the players' morale is comparable to that of Paris Saint-Germain.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique stated, "The two teams share similar football philosophies, but their tactical approaches are not entirely the same. Arsenal is also a team with a strong scoring ability and excellent defensive organization, but these are simply two different tactical systems."

“It doesn’t surprise me to see Arteta lead Arsenal to the Premier League title, because they deserve it. They were the most consistent team all season and the best team in England. If I remember correctly, this was Arteta’s sixth or seventh season in charge of Arsenal, and you can clearly see the style and system he has built.”

Enrique continued, "Seeing the fans so excited and enthusiastic gives us even more motivation. Facing the final, we will try to focus on what matters most. The fans' support is an inspiration to us. Our goal is not only to make history like last season, but also to continue to maintain our status as one of the best teams in the world."

“We went through difficulties, which are challenges that must be faced in the process of growing up. We also showed the team’s attitude and resilience. Reaching the Champions League final is extremely difficult for any team, and this is also of historical significance for us.”

Enrique also stated, "In terms of training, we have been working hard to find solutions to prepare for the final stage of the season. We have had ample time to analyze our opponents and are very familiar with them because we have played against them for the past two seasons. Whether in offense or defense, we still have room for improvement, which is why we continue to train."

"Finals are never easy. Last season's final was very special. We had the advantage, but the game didn't fully reflect the difference in strength between the two teams, but that's football. As for this final, I don't think there are any so-called favorites. Both sides must grasp the details of the game and stay focused for 90 minutes. Such games are always accompanied by huge pressure and expectations, so how to handle these emotions and moments is crucial."

Furthermore, when discussing his goal of defending the title, Enrique said, "Do you know how motivating it is to have the opportunity to win the Champions League for two consecutive years? This motivation is even stronger than when we won it for the first time."

"We are the defending champions, and I look forward to a great Champions League final tomorrow. I firmly believe that the better team will ultimately win the championship."

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