During another bout of pre-match mind games before Saturday’s final, Luis Enrique has insisted that Paris Saint-Germain’s motivation to retain the Champions League trophy is greater than Arsenal’s pursuit of a maiden title.
“We will be European champions on Saturday,” Mikel Arteta boldly declared earlier in the week as Arsenal prepare for only their second ever Champions League final—the first ending in heartbreak at the hands of Barcelona, Enrique’s former club, back in 2005–06.