Wenger, eager to bring the Champions League title to the Emirates Stadium, firmly believes Arsenal will deliver a spectacular performance.

Arsenal legend Arsène Wenger said in an interview that Arsenal has enough depth to compete for the Champions League title and is very eager for the team to bring the Champions League trophy to the Emirates Stadium.

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League will feature the highly anticipated final, with Arsenal traveling to the Puskás Arena to challenge French champions Paris Saint-Germain, coached by Luis Enrique.

In the final round of the Premier League last week, Arsenal, who had already secured the title, defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after goals from Jesus and Maduk, lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years. This victory also gave the team a boost of morale when facing defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal legend Arsène Wenger said, "I hope this trophy will eventually come to the Emirates Stadium, because it's missing this honor. We came so close to this title before, just 13 minutes away from winning it back then. So, of course, I hope this dream can come true this time."

“I’ve always believed that everything I do as a member of the club is to ensure the team continues to improve and stays on the right track. Overall, I think now is the time for Arsenal to seize the opportunity. I still think the chances of winning this final are 50/50, but if I had to bet, I would favor Arsenal over Paris Saint-Germain.”

Don't be intimidated by the spectacle of the game.

Wenger emphasized, "A final is a final, and the most important thing is not to be bound by the importance of the game, nor to be intimidated by the atmosphere, but to continue to focus on what you do best. Arsenal's biggest advantage is its solid defense and ability to keep clean sheets, which is crucial in a final. At the same time, you must seize opportunities; there will always be your moment in the game, and you must be calm and decisive enough."

“Paris Saint-Germain possesses an extremely strong attacking capability, but Arsenal also has excellent individual skills and is very threatening from set pieces. In the final, this often has a decisive impact. Once they take a 1-0 lead, thanks to the team's excellent defensive capabilities, the game will gradually develop in their favor.”

Wenger shared, "When I first came to Arsenal, the team had almost no Champions League history. Then, we qualified for the Champions League for 20 consecutive years. And now, the perfect way to crown that history is to become European champions. I think Arsenal has gradually built its own Champions League foundation, and all of that is enough to support them in winning the title. I am very much looking forward to watching this final and I firmly believe that Arsenal will deliver a great game."

Speaking about Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Wenger said, "Arteta is an extremely focused, motivated player who values team football and is also extremely passionate about the sport, which is a common trait among many Spanish players. The reason I appointed him as captain is because he is always extremely serious about his work."

“Players always know where the team's problems lie, they may not say it out loud, but they understand it in their hearts. But Arteta had the courage to ask questions, and later he decided to get his coaching license. Many players fail to transition into coaching because they don't take the time to really learn how to be a coach, but Arteta did.”

In addition, Wenger said, "His later experience as Guardiola's assistant was invaluable to him. He is a very quick learner and very intelligent, so he quickly mastered a lot. He first experienced football as a player, and then learned from within as an assistant coach without having to take on all the responsibility. This experience is extremely helpful for the growth of a future manager."

"The players need to continue doing what they've always done, and try to stay relaxed, even though I know that's almost impossible. They need to convince the team that they can do it, and he knows how to do it; he knows these players better than I do. Maintaining the team's unity throughout the season, I believe that's enough."

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