PSG midfielder Vitinha has stated that Les Parisiens control matches in the UEFA Champions League, which was key for them in the wins over Arsenal. PSG secured a 1-0 win at the Emirates against the Gunners and a 2-1 win at the Parc des Princes in the semifinals of the Champions League.
Vitinha added that they played with the same intensity against Liverpool in the Round of 16 and Aston Villa in the quarterfinals.
Speaking to Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, Vitinha stated that the main worry for him ahead of their knockout round matches was about their control over the games. He believes that the midfield was key for their wins over the Premier League sides and said (via Arsenal Insider):
PSG won 4-1 on penalties against Liverpool in the Round of 16, before beating Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate in the quarterfinals. They will face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, May 31.
Mikel Arteta was adamant that Arsenal were the best side in the UEFA Champions League this season. He stated that he was proud of his players after the 3-1 aggregate loss to PSG and said (via GOAL):
Arsenal are finishing their fifth season without a trophy under Mikel Arteta. They won the FA Cup in his first few months at the club in 2020, when he replaced Unai Emery in the middle of the season.
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