PSG claimed a historic Champions League triumph after beating Inter Milan on Saturday and boss Luis Enrique was asked who their toughest opponents were along the way - but refused to name Arsenal
PSG boss Luis Enrique snubbed Arsenal when naming their toughest opponents in the Champions League this season - after they won the trophy for the first time with a 5-0 hammering of Inter Milan. The Ligue 1 outfit ran riot against the Italian side on Saturday night as Enrique won the competition for the second time in his career.
Enrique's men saw off Arsenal across two legs in the semi-finals to reach the showpiece in Munich, beating the Gunners 3-1 on aggregate.
Mikel Arteta's side failed to hit the heights of their famous win over Real Madrid in the previous round - which saw them dump out the reigning champions after a 5-1 aggregate victory.
But against PSG, Arsenal were much more subdued - first losing 1-0 at the Emirates before a 2-1 defeat in Paris.
When asked about PSG's biggest obstacles on their way to glory, Enrique mentioned Liverpool and Aston Villa, but failed to namecheck Arsenal.
'There were a few matches this season that tested us," the Spaniard said, talking to CBS Sports.
"Liverpool, for example, made things very difficult, especially in transitions. Aston Villa, too, were one of the more organised sides we came up against."
It was a difficult season Arsenal as they finished second without any silverware and ended up 10 points behind Premier League champions Liverpool.
As for PSG, they completed a historic treble - as Enrique pulled off the feat with a second club after Barcelona.
The Spaniard admitted he was left "emotional" after the win over Inter after the club's fans paid tribute to his late daughter Xana with a huge tifo of her after her death from cancer in 2019 aged nine.
He said: "I'm very happy. It was very emotional at the end with the banner from the fans for my family. But I always think about my daughter. It means a lot. It's so nice but I don't need to win the Champions league to remember my daughter.
"My daughter is always with us, especially when we lost. With my family, enjoying everything and trying to get the positives, even in the bad moments."
DrHalaMsdrid
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a sensible man u fan like you will know that you're mentally detail
Does anyone who is ok supports Man U these days ? Lols
puwacdempr
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I pray PSG or Cryinglona meet Chelsea in the World club Cup.
Yepcdeltu
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I’ve never seen or heard any serious coaches of substance ever mentioning ARSENAL as their toughest opponent in my 27 years of immersing myself in football. No shades intended….. and yes a lot of teams has lost against arsenal but they are NEVER anybodys toughest opponent in football. Truth is bitter …. Arsenal fans will start arguing after reading this. But the smart ones among them will understand Im righg about everything
a sensible man u fan like you will know that you're mentally detail
Jizablprsy
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Why should they name Arsenal when Arsenal didn't provide any real opposition. Arsenal never turned up for either PSG legs.
Cupadlprsz
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I’ve never seen or heard any serious coaches of substance ever mentioning ARSENAL as their toughest opponent in my 27 years of immersing myself in football. No shades intended….. and yes a lot of teams has lost against arsenal but they are NEVER anybodys toughest opponent in football. Truth is bitter …. Arsenal fans will start arguing after reading this. But the smart ones among them will understand Im righg about everything
the truth is your ass stinks ...i know it hurts...you can reply if you want am ready
miaeilpsu
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liverpool the only team to beat them only konate make the difference result.
honestly...
Abbas Salim
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Its very true even for Madrid after being thumped by Arsenal home and away will claim PSG were the toughest opponets
pabbciopry
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no
Raubdlnosu
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I’ve never seen or heard any serious coaches of substance ever mentioning ARSENAL as their toughest opponent in my 27 years of immersing myself in football. No shades intended….. and yes a lot of teams has lost against arsenal but they are NEVER anybodys toughest opponent in football. Truth is bitter …. Arsenal fans will start arguing after reading this. But the smart ones among them will understand Im righg about everything
nonsense see mumu United fans is talking how many final United won this season.you disgrace your self against spur for the most important match of this season
bwambamo
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I’ve never seen or heard any serious coaches of substance ever mentioning ARSENAL as their toughest opponent in my 27 years of immersing myself in football. No shades intended….. and yes a lot of teams has lost against arsenal but they are NEVER anybodys toughest opponent in football. Truth is bitter …. Arsenal fans will start arguing after reading this. But the smart ones among them will understand Im righg about everything
Very correct, truth be told Arsenal shy away in big decisive games. I think pressure gets better of them. your argument makes sense in that they have not had a competitive final in their last five(5) yrs. For example, they had 2 semis last season, one against Newcastle in the carabao cup and another in the champions league against Psg. the story is more the same. in both semis, they lost home and away.
Yebbcdkry
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I’ve never seen or heard any serious coaches of substance ever mentioning ARSENAL as their toughest opponent in my 27 years of immersing myself in football. No shades intended….. and yes a lot of teams has lost against arsenal but they are NEVER anybodys toughest opponent in football. Truth is bitter …. Arsenal fans will start arguing after reading this. But the smart ones among them will understand Im righg about everything
Hala Madrista will say otherwise. And no club is more substantial than Real Madrid on planet Earth. I dare you say otherwise.
akiamo
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below average team that one 🔫.....
DrHalaMsdrid
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I’ve never seen or heard any serious coaches of substance ever mentioning ARSENAL as their toughest opponent in my 27 years of immersing myself in football. No shades intended….. and yes a lot of teams has lost against arsenal but they are NEVER anybodys toughest opponent in football. Truth is bitter …. Arsenal fans will start arguing after reading this. But the smart ones among them will understand Im righg about everything
Zeyceilpsu
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liverpool the only team to beat them only konate make the difference result.