While the result was difficult to swallow, Arteta was gracious in defeat, acknowledging Luis Enrique’s side as the gold standard in modern football. PSG commanded the ball throughout the match, leaving the Gunners with just 24.7% possession. This record low for a Champions League final starkly highlighted the technical superiority of the Parisian heavyweights.
"I want to congratulate PSG, Luis in particular, because they are, in my opinion, the best team in the world," the Arsenal boss admitted. "What they are able to do with the ball, with individual actions, I haven't seen it, and it's not the plan to play in certain areas when you don't have the ball, but they force you to do that. So, even more credit to the players."