Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has shared his thoughts on the Gunners' chances of defeating PSG, and reaching the UEFA Champions League final.
Declan Rice believes Arsenal will need “magic moments” and “big balls” to pull off a historic European comeback against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
The Gunners' midfielder also sent a bold warning to their opponents: “If we’re at our best, there’s no stopping us.”
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09:32 - 07.05.2025
‘90 minutes away from a final’ - Arsenal’s Declan Rice reveals the team’s aim against PSG
Arsenal star Declan Rice has revealed the Gunners' intention when they face PSG on Wednesday night in France.
Arsenal face a tough challenge in Paris, aiming to reverse a 1-0 first-leg deficit and secure just their second-ever Champions League final berth, and they’ll need an exceptional performance at Parc des Princes against an outstanding PSG side.
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Reflecting on the first leg, Rice admitted PSG’s early strike by Ousmane Dembele left Arsenal “spooked,” but he drew confidence from how his team rallied.
“Once we worked out how we could beat them, obviously we missed a few chances, but in terms of how we were driving with the ball, giving our wingers one-vs-one opportunities, chances started to open up,” he said.
“I think tomorrow night we need to do the same. We need to have big balls and we need to go out there on the biggest stage and show that we’re ready to play at this level.”