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Luis Enrique stands by 'no team is better than us' claim before UCL final

PSG boss reaffirms group-stage boast on eve of Arsenal showdown.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 71 min read
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What happened: PSG manager Luis Enrique doubled down on a confident declaration he made earlier in the Champions League group stage, telling reporters, "You remember what I said during the group stage? No team is better than us. I repeat that. We believe in this team." The remarks come on the eve of PSG's Champions League final against Arsenal. The quote was relayed by Fabrizio Romano and echoed across European football media.

Why it matters: The comments reinforce the narrative around PSG's belief heading into the final and add to a steady drumbeat of confidence from inside the club, including president Nasser Al-Khelaifi crowning Luis Enrique "the best coach in the world". For a side that drew the toughest group-stage path, vindicating the boast with a trophy would cement Luis Enrique's PSG project as a continental force.

What to watch: Watch for PSG's team selection and Luis Enrique's pre-match press conference messaging as kickoff approaches. Arsenal's response and Mikel Arteta's counter-framing will shape the narrative into matchday.

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