Arsène Wenger, the legendary former Arsenal boss, has shared his thoughts ahead of a high-stakes clash, believing that discipline could be the key to his old club reaching the Champions League final.
As Arsenal prepares to take on Paris Saint-Germain tonight in the semi-final’s first leg, Wenger pointed to the team’s strong defensive shape and maturity as major assets. He’s been impressed by how well the squad has handled pressure throughout the competition.
But he also offered a word of caution: in matches like this, the smallest lapse can cost everything.
“They’ll need to keep their heads. No reckless decisions, no red cards — just focus and composure,” Wenger said during a recent chat with Sky Sports. “If they stick to that, I think they have what it takes to go all the way.”
Meanwhile, football pundit and former midfield maestro Owen Hargreaves weighed in on the other side of the pitch, praising PSG’s firepower. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, he called out the brilliance of their full-backs, Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi, calling them “the best in this stage of the competition.”
Hargreaves didn’t stop there. He hailed the team’s depth, naming standout players like Desire Doue for his speed, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for his flair, and Vitinha, whose creativity reminds him of Luka Modric. Joao Neves, he added, has been “exceptional.”
With a solid backline, a balanced midfield, and a front line packed with pace and precision, PSG enters the match with serious momentum. But if Arsenal keeps their cool, the tie is far from over.
It’s shaping up to be a clash full of promise, pressure, and pure football drama.
