Champions League Super Final: Arsenal-PSG clash with Barcelona in style
The Super Final between Arsenal and PSG in the Champions League 2023/24 season has many special attractions. Two Spain coaches — Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) and Luis Enrique (PSG) — are taking this final to another level with Barcelona's training and football philosophy. The style of the two hot favourites, the tactics shown by the key players and the coaches made the entire competition exciting.
This time in the Champions League final, the style of football that was learned in Barcelona was a direct confrontation between Arsenal and PSG, the legendary teams of Europe. Mikel Arteta joined Barcelona at La Masia when he was still 15, while Luis Enrique played alongside him in his final year. Arteta, who excelled under Pep Guardiola's management, has now set the benchmark for Arsenal's success.
On a closer look, Luis Enrique at PSG is pushing an aggressive approach, placing equal responsibility on every player in the team. Forwards like Dembele are quickly benched if they falter in defence. He values the 'team' more than the biggest star on the field.
Arteta has united talent, pragmatism and central sporting discipline to Arsenal. The original player without leaving the first techniques... Blaugrana DNA, Guardiola control. He gave Odegard full mastering authority and played a leading role for young stars like Saka. Raya shone in goalkeeping and did not concede a goal in nine matches.
When it comes to big stars, Kvaratskhelia is bursting with creativity for PSG. Dembele's performance is lacking but...he is fully prepared mentally. While PSG scored the most goals in the Champions League edition with 44 goals, Arsenal conceded only 6 goals.
This time the Spanish genius, who starts from the bench in the final, is standing as a special attraction of the team matchup. Both their training talents and their influence in philosophy are evident. The style played by Barca has turned both teams into something similar to watching FC Barcelona. With the combination of defense and attack, this will be an unforgettable final for every football fan.