PSG/Arsenal – Hernandez bares his teeth for the final!

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·24 May 2026

PSG/Arsenal – Hernandez bares his teeth for the final!

Lucas Hernandez, the 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender, spoke to UEFA ahead of the 2025-2026 Champions League final on Saturday, May 30 against Arsenal at the Puskas Arena (kick-off at 6pm, broadcast on Canal+ and M6). He highlighted the full determination of his group, which will be able to rely on strong support from the fans and a solid collective mindset.

Hernandez: “We can once again go down in the club’s history”

“As the final approaches, do you feel anything different? Any particular pressure? No, honestly. We had a day and a half off at the start of the week. But we are all aware of what’s coming: it’s the most important match of the season. We can once again go down in the club’s history, in Paris Saint-Germain’s history, and even in the history of French football. There’s a lot of excitement and we can’t wait for this week to pass so we can get to the big day. Is it important to know that many supporters will be there with you? Yes, of course. We know they are our twelfth man. They are always there at every match and we feel their support on the pitch. Honestly, I think they are the best supporters in the world. We know they will be there and that they will push us from start to finish.

Hernandez: “We showed that we were a real team”

What has been your most memorable moment this season in the Champions League? I’d say the end of the match against Bayern. There was that sense of relief after suffering so much during the game. But we showed that we were a real team, especially in the second leg. That was probably the most memorable moment for me this season.”

There is inevitably a special feeling before a Champions League final. A form of pressure, which is not necessarily negative. It is only natural to feel the importance of such a match and to have the desire to come out on top. The Parisians will be determined, just like their opponents.

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PSG and Arsenal can both make history, even if in different ways. Paris has the chance to become the second club to win the Champions League two years in a row, while the Gunners are chasing their first title. It is a small extra layer for a trophy that does not need any added spice to be desirable.

Without any doubt, everyone will be motivated and the Parisian supporters will show up. They can be heard at every match, even in difficult moments. It is a real success for the club to have managed to rebuild that bond. This constant support gives the team an extra edge to find the resources to make the difference. There is also that collective desire that allows individuals to raise their level. PSG has shown that it is a very strong contender to win the final, especially with its semi-final against Bayern Munich. Be careful though: Arsenal, while less spectacular, also has solid arguments.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.