PSG will hold a significant advantage over Arsenal in Champions League final

In order to give their players more time to heal before this season’s Champions League matches against Chelsea and Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain postponed league games. When the French team plays Arsenal in the tournament’s championship match, they will have the same advantage.

The Champions League will conclude this season with a matchup between the Gunners and Les Parisiens in Budapest. As the reigning champions, PSG defeated Inter 5-0 in the previous year’s championship game. Only once, in 2006, have Arsenal advanced to the championship game.

On Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s team defeated Crystal Palace to cap off an incredible Premier League championship season. However, PSG last played on May 17, losing 2-1 to Paris FC, a local rival.

As a result, Luis Enrique’s team will have had thirteen days to prepare for the final, compared to just six for Arsenal, who are riding high after winning the top league. PSG is used to having such a luxury, yet it amounts to a full week’s difference in rest.

Mikel Arteta makes bold statement ahead of Champions League final

All PSG players must be motivated by the impending Champions League final, but Luis Enrique and his side, who are also aiming for history and a second straight European championship, will surely be further inspired by this video.

In one of the most lopsided finals ever, they easily defeated Inter Milan in the previous year. The Gunners are “the best team without the ball”, according to Luis Enrique, and Mikel Arteta and his side have all the tools to harm or at least make it tough for the Parisians with their defence, which is their greatest strength.

At the end of the evening on Saturday, Arsenal has a genuine opportunity to complete a historic double and raise the Champions League trophy. But before the first kickoff, Luis Enrique and his side have a significant edge because they are not just the champions but also the more seasoned team.

The Gunners are at a significant disadvantage since history has shown that more seasoned teams typically win games of this size. In spite of everything, Mikel Arteta and his squad would suffer far more if they entered this final with a lot of confidence.