PSG manager Luis Enrique makes one-word Arsenal prediction for Champions League final

After Paris Saint-Germain reached their second consecutive Champions League final, Luis Enrique made a prediction of his own ahead of the showpiece clash in Budapest

Luis Enrique has said his Paris Saint-Germain side will be ready for a "difficult" Champions League final clash against Arsenal. The French heavyweights reached the final for a second season in a row.

They narrowly overcame Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate, sealing their place in the final by drawing 1-1 with the Bavarians in Munich. Last season, PSG edged the Gunners in the Champions League semi-final.

However, Mikel Arteta's side could go into the final in Budapest having won the Premier League title. Looking ahead to the clash on May 30, Enrique offered his verdict on what the game will be like when they both step into the Puskas Arena at the end of the Month.

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The key word Enrique said was "difficult" when asked about the prospect of facing the north Londoners. In full, he said: " I appreciate Mikelito Arteta!

" We used to be team-mates when we were kids, he did a great job at Arsenal. It will be a difficult, hard game but we believe in our football style."

When asked about his side's display against Bayern, he added: "Good memories. We could leave the match with a lot of intensity. The defence were better than the attack.

"The character we showed against a team like Bayern is so positive. We’re so happy to reach a second Champions League final in a row. It was very intense.

"Very difficult. They play football at the highest level. Both teams are similar, we love to press higher. We are very happy. In two days I’m going to celebrate my birthday. I’m very happy.

"We’re in the next phase of the competition, the final of the Champions League. We want to give our supporters that kind of gift.”

PSG superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has also opened up about meeting the Gunners in the final in a post-match interview. The Georgian, who has contributed 10 goals and six assists throughout his side's Champions League campaign, said: " We respect all of the teams.

"For us, it’s important to play our game. We don’t really think about who is going to be our opponent, we just prepare our game and give everything on the pitch. It will be difficult – it’s the Champions League final – and we just have to go and enjoy it."

The clash in Budapest will be Arsenal's first Champions League final since the 2006 final at the Stade de France. The Gunners were beaten 2-1 by Barcelona having led the match 1-0 through Sol Campbell's powerful header.

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