Arsene Wenger has witnessed Champions League glory from every angle. After watching PSG surgically dismantle Bayern Munich, the legendary manager uttered the highest praise: they are a "complete team."
The French juggernauts will face Wenger's beloved Arsenal in the Budapest final on May 30. It's a rematch of last year's semi-final, where PSG claimed their maiden title. Now they've returned, even sharper.
Luis Enrique's side held their nerve in Munich, grinding out a 1-1 draw after a chaotic 5-4 first-leg victory. Bayern, led by Vincent Kompany, threw everything at them. PSG didn't flinch.
"Bayern were not at the expected level, or PSG had a really solid game," Wenger told the broadcast. "Personally, I go with the second. PSG defended fantastically well, maintained the press, and never gave Bayern hope of a comeback."
He didn't stop there. "Any striker in this team, in a one-versus-one, finishes with a shot on goal—and it's unstoppable. They make sure the goalkeeper has to make a save. That's a formidable quality."
Enrique, beaming after the win, said: "Good memories. We could leave the match with a lot of intensity. The defence were better than the attack. The character we showed against a team like Bayern is so positive."
He added with a grin: "In two days I'm celebrating my birthday. I'm very happy. We want to give our supporters the gift of another final."
PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia knows the challenge ahead. "Bayern is one of the best teams right now. It was the hardest game of the season. We showed we can play against these teams. I will give everything for this badge."
Arsenal booked their own spot in the final with a gritty semi-final win over Atletico Madrid—their first Champions League final since 2006. The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown in Budapest.
