UCL final: Enrique rejects favorites tag, predicts tight PSG-Arsenal clash

Enrique also noted that his players have to give their all for the full 90 minutes to win, adding that they must also enjoy the game despite the “tension”.

By Kehinde Okeowo

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has rejected the favourites tag ahead of his side’s clash with North London outfit, Arsenal, in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final in Budapest on Saturday.

The Spanish tactician played down the assertion while addressing journalists during his pre-match press conference.

The Ligue 1 champions will be looking to retain the trophy they won last year against Inter Milan, having eliminated Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.

On the other hand, Arsenal are looking to lift the cup for the first time in their history, after qualifying for the final of Europe’s elite club competition for just the second time.

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Speaking ahead of the encounter, Enrique said the game against the newly crowned English champions will be “a very close call”.

He further noted that his players have to give their all over the 90 minutes to win, adding that they must also enjoy the game despite the “tension”.

Asked if PSG were the favourites, he replied: “I don’t think that there is a favourite, to be honest. For us, the devil is in the details, and I think it will be a very close call.

“We have to give our all but enjoy the 90 minutes; there is always tension.

“It is about knowing how to manage that stress, that’s important.”