Former England goalkeeper Rob Green has made a bold prediction ahead of the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. Speaking ahead of the match at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, Green asserted that PSG are clear favourites to lift the trophy.
Green's Verdict on PSG's Dominance
Green, who represented England at international level, believes the French champions are currently stronger than any team in the Premier League. He argued that PSG possess the attacking power, experience, and balance needed to dominate the biggest occasions. According to Green, Luis Enrique's side would beat every team in the Premier League, including Arsenal.
"PSG are too good. Arsenal have been brilliant at beating the mid-table, lower-table teams. They haven't had a perfect run against the big, big teams. These guys, PSG, would beat every Premier League team," Green told GOAL.
Statistics Support Green's Claim
The statistics partly support Green's argument. PSG have scored 44 goals in this season's Champions League campaign, just one short of matching the competition's all-time scoring record set by Barcelona during the 1999-2000 season. This attacking prowess has been a key factor in their run to the final.
Arsenal's Route to the Final Under Scrutiny
While praising Arsenal's achievements under Mikel Arteta, Green questioned whether the Gunners benefited from a favourable route to the final. He pointed to the importance of the revamped league phase format, suggesting that finishing strongly in the early rounds can significantly influence the path teams receive in the knockout stages. Green suggested Arsenal avoided some of the toughest opponents on their way to Budapest, adding that several of their rivals failed to produce their best performances when it mattered most.
However, the former England international acknowledged that reaching a Champions League final is never easy and that Arsenal fully deserve their place in the contest. The North London club will also draw inspiration from their remarkable domestic and European form this season as they prepare for the biggest match in their modern history.
History Beckons for Both Teams
The final carries enormous significance for both teams. Arsenal are aiming to erase the painful memories of their only previous Champions League final appearance in 2006, when they suffered defeat to Barcelona. For Arteta, victory would deliver one of the greatest achievements in the club's history and place his name alongside the managers who have guided English clubs to European glory, according to SportsMole.
PSG, meanwhile, have the chance to achieve something no French club has managed before by successfully defending the Champions League crown. While Green believes PSG enter the final as deserved favourites, he stopped short of declaring the outcome certain. After all, the Champions League has built its reputation on producing surprises. Arsenal will be hoping another famous upset is just 90 minutes away.
Mysterious Cat Picks UCL Winner
In a related development, a mysterious cat named Nimbus Pronos has predicted the result of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. The cat picks the current champions, Paris Saint-Germain, to defend their crown over Arsenal, who are seeking their first trophy in the competition.
