Rafa Honigstein
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We now know Arsenal's opponents in that final, 30th of May in Budapest.
Chris, is this the perfect clash of styles?
Defense the best aspect of Arsenal's game and despite their defensive performance against Bayern Munich, attack the best aspect of Paris Saint-Germain's game.
It seems so well set up this final.
That's interesting you say 50-50 game.
I'll go to Jules in a moment, but let's get the neutral sport of you from Rafa first of all.
Are you saying it's 50-50?
I think I agree with Chris it's 50-50, but you look at social media, you listen to a lot of pundits, they're picking up Paris Saint-Germain as favourites in this final.
Yeah, they are clear favourites.
Clear favourites.
Whether that translates into a big scoreline is another story.
with the exception of last year at this very ground, big favourites don't always win big, but I think PSG are just, in terms of their overall balance, a little bit ahead of Arsenal in all areas.
I mean, I'm thinking, even at this very best, arguably this very best game, Jokkares is still so far behind what this team has.
And the balance they have at the back, the midfield, the way that they can change the game, I just think they're a better side.
Jules, where do you stand on this?
I mean, Rafa is saying clear favourites.
And beating Arsenal last season in the semi-final as well.
Is that a big psychological aspect?
And Rafa, on Arsenal, Bukayo Saka, he's back to form now.
He was fantastic against Atletico Madrid, fantastic against Fulham.