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Luis Enrique sends message to Arsenal as PSG set up blockbuster Champions League final - live reaction

Paris Saint-Germain will face Arsenal in Budapest on Saturday 30 May after overcoming Bayern Munich in the semi-finals

Luis Enrique challenged Arsenal to prepare for a Champions League final against a Paris Saint-Germain team who are the best in the tournament after the holders progressed past Bayern Munich.

“Do I believe we can win the final? Yes,” Enrique said after PSG returned to the final thanks to a draw in Munich. “Do you remember what I said after group stage? I said I don't see any team being better than we are. The critics were saying that PSG are maybe not that great, but I was right.”

PSG won their first Champions League title last season by beating Inter Milan 5-0 in the final and are bidding to become just the second team in the competition’s modern era to defend their title, following Real Madrid’s hat-trick of triumphs from 2016 to 2018.

It sets up an enticing final against Arsenal, who are bidding for a sensational Premier League-Champions League double under Mikel Arteta after defeating Atletico Madrid amid joyous scenes at the Emirates on Tuesday night.

"Bayern are at our level and Arsenal have been one of the best teams this season,” Enrique added. “They have had an incredible year and are still chasing the Premier League. They are in the final, but I believe in my team and it is important to underline that.

“We showed over the last three years that we are ready to play against any opponents. This is a team you can count on because we are always fighting.”

Arsenal’s Champions League win over Atletico Madrid sparked ‘record surge in broadband traffic’

Virgin Media O2 recorded its highest-ever broadband traffic spike as millions across the UK tuned in to watch Arsenal's Uefa Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid.

Peak downstream traffic on the network surged by 17 per cent compared to an average Tuesday evening, marking an unprecedented event in Virgin Media’s broadband history.

This figure was 4.2 per cent higher than the previous record, established during Liverpool’s Champions League match against Real Madrid last November.

Arsenal’s Champions League win over Atleti sparked ‘record broadband traffic spike’

Peak downstream traffic was up 17% on an average Tuesday evening, making it the highest traffic event ever recorded on Virgin Media’s broadband network

Jamie Braidwood7 May 2026 09:29

Luis Enrique says PSG reaching Champions League final is ‘a gift’

Luis Enrique believes PSG gave their supporters “a gift” by reaching the Champions League final following a 6-5 aggregate win over Bayern Munich.

After last week’s nine-goal thriller in France, Ousmane Dembele’s third-minute goal in the Allianz Arena got the second leg off to the perfect start for the holders and left Bayern chasing a two-goal deficit that ultimately proved too much.

Harry Kane’s goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time made it 1-1 on the night but arrived too late to seriously unsettle the visitors, who will play Arsenal in the final in Budapest on May 30.

Luis Enrique says Paris St Germain reaching Champions League final is ‘a gift’

The holders set up a final against Arsenal in Budapest by knocking out Bayern Munich.

Jamie Braidwood7 May 2026 08:59

The little known rule which saw Bayern Munich denied penalty against PSG

Bayern Munich have expressed their fury after a controversial handball decision went against them during their Champions League semi-final against PSG.

The incident involved PSG's Joao Neves, whose arm was struck by the ball after a deflection off teammate Vitinha, prompting strong penalty appeals from Bayern players.

Despite clear contact and Neves' arm being in an elevated position, VAR did not intervene, upholding the on-field decision.

The ruling was rooted in the Law of the Game, which specifies a handball is not committed if a player is hit by a ball played by a teammate, provided it does not lead directly to a goal or immediate scoring opportunity.

This perceived inconsistency drew widespread criticism, with Harry Kane among the Bayern players to remonstrate with officials.

Jamie Braidwood7 May 2026 08:29

Luis Enrique confident no team is better than PSG after reaching final

“Do I believe we can win the final? Yes," Luis Enrique said. “Do you remember what I said after group stage?

“I said I don't see any team being better than we are. The critics were saying that PSG are maybe not that great, but I was right.

“Bayern are at our level and Arsenal have been one of the best teams this season. They have had an incredible year and are still chasing the Premier League.

“They are in the final, but I believe in my team and it is important to underline that.

“We showed over the last three years that we are ready to play against any opponents. This is a team you can count on because we are always fighting.”

Jamie Braidwood7 May 2026 08:13

Arsenal v PSG is a battle of contrasts, with a much deeper significance

Arsenal, if you listen to some at the club, may now have their chance at “revenge”. They felt they were actually better than Paris Saint-Germain in last season’s semi-final, which may still baffle many people who’ve watched the Qatari project since.

That has meant the semi-finals have often represented the absolute peak of club football, even if this year’s didn’t reach the heights that had been anticipated.

There are of course caveats. PSG benefit from all of the advantages of being a Qatari sportswashing project, at the same time that power has trampled Ligue 1.

The new darlings of the competition do bring darker discussions.

PSG would not just become the first side since Real Madrid in 2018 to retain the trophy, and just the second in the Champions League era.

Arsenal v PSG is a battle of contrasts, with a much deeper significance

Comment: Stellar attack against collective structure, imagination against order, and a meeting of the two best teams in Europe. But an enticing final would not hide darker discussions if PSG became the first state-owned club to defend the Champions League, writes Miguel Delaney

Miguel Delaney7 May 2026 08:10

PSG produce measured sequel to set up intriguing Arsenal clash in Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain will play Arsenal in the Champions League final after they drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich in the Allianz Arena to seal a 6-5 aggregate semi-final victory.

After the astonishing first leg in Paris a week ago that saw the European champions triumph by the odd goal in nine, this was a more measured but no less fascinating affair, Ousmane Dembele’s goal in the third minute giving the visitors a two-goal advantage in the tie.

PSG produce measured sequel to set up Arsenal clash in Champions League final

PSG 1-1 Bayern Munich (agg: 6-5): Ousmane Dembele’s early goal set PSG on their way to the final in a match that could never reach the heights of the legendary first leg

Mike Jones7 May 2026 08:00

The Arsenal blueprint that ground down Atletico Madrid – and could take them to Champions League glory

After admirably digging in, Arsenal now rise to the greatest stage. A season that has been characterised by such angst and toil may yet finish with jubilation and ascension – twice over.

You could see from the final whistle this meant everything, as players punched the air in joy. The Premier League trophy and European Cup are both now within touching distance.

The Arsenal blueprint that could take them to Champions League glory

Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (2-1 agg.): Bukayo Saka’s goal settled a tense tie with Atletico Madrid to set up a clash with Bayern Munich or PSG

Miguel Delaney7 May 2026 06:00

Mikel Arteta explains ‘gut feeling’ selection that paid off in win over Atletico Madrid

Mikel Arteta said he trusted his “gut” when he decided to select the same XI from the win over Fulham at the weekend for Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final second leg victory over Atletico Madrid.

A tap-in from captain Bukayo Saka just before halftime and a ninth clean sheet ⁠in this season's competition gave Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid.

Mikel Arteta explains ‘gut feeling’ selection that paid off in win over Atletico

Arsenal will face either holders Paris St Germain, who knocked them out in last season's semi-finals, or Bayern Munich in the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30

Lawrence Ostlere7 May 2026 04:00

Declan Rice calls on Arsenal fans to take over Budapest for Champions League final

Declan Rice has issued an impassioned plea to Arsenal supporters, urging 200,000 fans to descend on Budapest and propel the club towards an historic first Champions League title.

The midfielder’s rallying cry follows Bukayo Saka’s decisive goal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, which secured a 2-1 aggregate triumph over Atletico Madrid and a place in the showpiece final in the Hungarian capital on 30 May – Arsenal’s first on Europe’s grandest stage in 20 years.

Declan Rice calls on Arsenal fans to take over Budapest for Champions League final

Declan Rice has issued an impassioned plea to Arsenal supporters, urging 200,000 fans to descend on Budapest and propel the club towards an historic first Champions League title.

Mike Jones7 May 2026 03:00

It will be difficult against Arsenal

PSG winger Khivcha Kvaratskhelia said: "Very happy we're in the final. We know it will be difficult aganst Arsenal. Bayern is one of the best teams right now.

“It was very difficult. The hardest one in the season. We showed we can play against these teams. I will give everything for this badge."

Mike Jones7 May 2026 02:00

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