Luis Enrique sends message to Arsenal as PSG set up blockbuster Champions League final - live reaction | OneFootball

Luis Enrique challenged Arsenal to prepare for a Champions League final against a Paris Saint-Germain team who are the best in the tournament after the holders progressed past Bayern Munich.

“Do I believe we can win the final? Yes,” Enrique said after PSG returned to the final thanks to a draw in Munich. “Do you remember what I said after group stage? I said I don't see any team being better than we are. The critics were saying that PSG are maybe not that great, but I was right.”

PSG won their first Champions League title last season by beating Inter Milan 5-0 in the final and are bidding to become just the second team in the competition’s modern era to defend their title, following Real Madrid’s hat-trick of triumphs from 2016 to 2018.

It sets up an enticing final against Arsenal, who are bidding for a sensational Premier League-Champions League double under Mikel Arteta after defeating Atletico Madrid amid joyous scenes at the Emirates on Tuesday night.

"Bayern are at our level and Arsenal have been one of the best teams this season,” Enrique added. “They have had an incredible year and are still chasing the Premier League. They are in the final, but I believe in my team and it is important to underline that.

“We showed over the last three years that we are ready to play against any opponents. This is a team you can count on because we are always fighting.”