Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal faced off this Saturday at the Puskás Arena in Budapest in the final of the 2025-2026 Champions League. The match ended with a Parisian victory on penalties (1-1 in regulation time, 4-3 on penalties). After the match, the English team’s coach, Mikel Arteta, spoke to TNT Sports.
Arteta: “The referee decided otherwise on Mosquera, that’s important.”
Is it a cruel end?
It’s very difficult to accept. When you’re so consistent in the competition and you lose on penalties.
Was there a penalty on Madueke?
Yes, it could easily have been given. The referee decided otherwise on Mosquera, that’s important.
What words for the players?
I said that I’m very proud of them. We had a great season, in difficult circumstances. It’s a joy to coach this group.
Arteta: “It’s impossible to take away the pain.”
Is this another season of progress?
Yes, it was only the second final in history. But it’s impossible to take away the pain.
Can you draw inspiration from PSG?
Yes, we know what team they had and what team they have now. It’s a great performance; they’re a top team.
Hungry to come back?
You have to experience the emotions. When there’s pain, you have to experience it, learn from it, and reflect.
