PSG/Arsenal, Fabian Ruiz sets the tone before the final

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·20 May 2026

PSG/Arsenal, Fabian Ruiz sets the tone before the final

Speaking to Sky Sport It, Fabian Ruiz, 30, a Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, spoke about the Champions League final against Arsenal with caution and ambition. The Spaniard stressed how difficult the occasion will be, while also showing the confidence of a group guided by Luis Enrique’s instructions.

“We are delighted to reach the final for the second time. We know how difficult it is to win the Champions League. We will face a great team in a very tightly contested final, but with our desire and enthusiasm, we hope to win it. As for Arsenal, and last season’s semi-finals, they were two difficult matches that we won, but a final is always different. You can’t say anything (laughs). Before every match, Luis Enrique gives us details to help the team. He also spoke about Naples: I still follow them, and I go there whenever I can. They are having a great season. I have many friends there, I speak to them often, and I wish them all the best.” Sky Sport It

Fabian Ruiz did not try to put Paris Saint-Germain in the position of clear favorites ahead of this final. On the contrary, the Paris midfielder reminded everyone that a match like this always escapes easy comparisons, including after the semi-finals won against Arsenal last season. The message is clear: Paris knows the value of its opponent and understands that a final is decided by different factors, including precision, intensity, and emotional control.

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In his remarks, Luis Enrique’s influence also comes through indirectly. Even on a lighter subject such as Matvey Safonov’s clearances, Ruiz highlights the importance of the details passed on by the coach. It is a way of reminding people that this PSG side relies not only on momentum or talent, but also on methodical preparation.

This statement perfectly matches the image of a PSG that has matured in the biggest matches: ambitious, but less talkative than in the past. The respect shown for Arsenal takes nothing away from Paris’s confidence; if anything, it makes it more credible.

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