Havertz Backs Arsenal to Challenge PSG in Champions League Final

Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday at the Puskas Arena with considerable momentum, having just clinched the English Premier League title. Despite Arsenal's domestic success, PSG remain favorites as defending European champions.

Kai Havertz, who has tasted European glory before, is confident heading into the showdown. The German forward scored the decisive goal when Chelsea defeated Manchester City 1-0 in Porto during the 2021 final, securing the club's second Champions League title. He now seeks to recreate that experience with his current club.

"For me, there are clear positive feelings," Havertz told the New York Times. "I can't wait to play in that match and bring the trophy to north London."

Havertz emphasized the value of experience in such high-stakes encounters. "We have many players who have played in big matches like this before. Of course, Kepa Arrizabalaga and I played in a previous final with Chelsea and won it… I can only give the team good memories of myself, and maybe that helps."

Reflecting on his previous Champions League triumph, Havertz described it as unforgettable. "Personally, this first Champions League title is something I will never forget. We were the less fortunate team that day. It was not an ideal season for us, but the situation is completely different now with Arsenal."

He added: "I would not have dreamed as a child that I would score a goal in the Champions League final and win that match. It is a moment I will never forget, and I will always be proud of it. I will just try to evoke that feeling on Saturday, and I hope I can get it back."

When asked about PSG's status as favorites, Havertz acknowledged their pedigree. "They won the title last year, so they were probably the best team in Europe. They had another exceptional season."

However, he pointed to Arsenal's own credentials. "For us, this is the second time this club has reached the Champions League final… We have great confidence because we have been competing at the highest levels for two years, and we have finally won the English Premier League. I think this gives us a big morale boost."

Speaking with characteristic determination, Havertz rejected any notion of underdog status. "It does not matter if you are the less fortunate team or whatever… in such situations we will enter the field to win against them."

Arsenal, under manager Mikel Arteta, will look to claim their first Champions League title in the club's history.