What PSG's record against Arsenal reveals about their European evolution?

In less than five days, Paris Saint-Germain will face Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest. Luis Enrique and his team will aim for a second consecutive European triumph while the Gunners hope to lift their first Champions League.

Both sides are the best at what they do with PSG's offence being one of the most dominant in the world with players such as Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and the 2025 Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembélé. Meanwhile, Arsenal is the best defensive team in Europe and have been deemed the "best team without the ball" by Luis Enrique himself, highlighting their biggest strength.

In total, both sides faced each other seven times in European competitions, with the earliest clash between the two sides was from 1994 in the semi-finals of the Cup Winners' Cup, which ended in defeat for the Parisians in two legs. Each side managed two victories, and three draws, with PSG's wins coming in the last two games.

Since then, the Parisians have dramatically changed and became not only European Champions but also the best team in Europe as they reached a second consecutive Champions League final.

What PSG's record against Arsenal reveals about their European evolution?

Paris Saint-Germain is now one of the best team in the world, a transition largely started under the leadership of Luis Enrique. A renowed Spanish coach who is already the best tactician in the history of the club after their success in the Champions League last year.

During the last campaign, both teams faced each other in the League Phase of the competition and the Gunners easily dominated the Parisians 2-0 at home. Which was certainly one of the lowest point in PSG's season last year, but also the start of their dominant run that led to a historical treble. That loss forced a massive change in the squad, profoundly shifting the mentalities, including Ousmane Dembélé who missed the game due to disciplinary reasons.

The next games between the two sides came in the semi-finals of the Champions League where both teams appeared at their best. Ultimately, Paris prevailed after two incredible games at the Emirates and in their fortress, the Parc des Princes. These two games proved that this team was the best in Europe ahead of the dominant display in the final. These two legs showed the growth of this team at all levels with every key players showcasing the best versions of themselves.

The upcoming Champions League final will therefore show if this PSG team is ready to write another page in their history book.

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