Mikel Arteta confident Arsenal will rise to occasion against PSG

PSG and Arsenal will face each other in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30. A match that coach Mikel Arteta will approach with confidence.

After a brilliantly earned qualification against Bayern Munich (6-5 on aggregate), PSG will be able to defend its European title on May 30 in Budapest. To keep its title, the Parisian club will have to battle against Arsenal.

Just like the Parisians, the Gunners are in a good position to win their national championship. Before the match against West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday,

Spanish coach Mikel Arteta was asked about this Champions League final against PSG, in comments reported by Foot Mercato: “That’s how it is. We knew the level of the opponent we would have to face in any case, whether it was Bayern Munich or PSG.”

“We know their quality, that’s all. But obviously, we also have a lot of confidence and, when that moment arrives, we will rise to the occasion. I accept the criticism, whether positive or negative; that’s what makes you better. When you want to aim for higher standards and performance levels, when you want to compete in the two most prestigious competitions in Europe, you have to be prepared for that, because you know the challenge and the difficulty that comes with it.”

He added, “That makes you better, that’s for sure (…) We will have time to prepare for the final, but for now, all our concentration, our attention to detail, and all our energy must be devoted to West Ham. Stay in the present. Live in the moment. Prepare and show the same level of energy, competitiveness, and desire that we have shown all season, or even more. We are getting closer and closer, and everything we do will matter.”