Luis Enrique says PSG’s motivation outweighs Arsenal’s desire for first title

Luis Enrique has insisted Paris Saint-Germain’s motivation to retain their Champions League title is greater than Arsenal’s quest to be crowned European champions for the first time. PSG demolished Inter 5-0 in last year’s final in Munich and are strong favourites for Saturday’s showdown at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

Arsenal have reached this stage for the first time since 2006, when they lost 2-1 to Barcelona in Paris, and Arteta caused a stir in the week when he said: "We will be European champions on Saturday." Luis Enrique refused to say if that declaration has provided his players with extra motivation but did say that the chance to become only the second team in the Champions League era to retain their title, after Real Madrid, and ninth in total is driving his players.

"Yes, it is powerful," said the Spaniard of Arsenal’s desire to win a first title. "But do you know how powerful trying to win the second one in a row is? It’s bigger.

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