Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique, left, is going to head to head with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in their quest to be crowned kings of Europe.
For all the progress made under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary on Saturday (6pm SA time kick-off) ultimately comes down to whether they have learnt enough from their previous heartbreak to finally finish the job.
Having laid another demon to rest by claiming a first Premier League title in 22 years, the unbeaten Gunners will be confident of defying the odds and putting the icing on the cake of a truly memorable season. They have already beaten PSG in the group phase this term, but remain under no illusions about the enormity of the task ahead.
Arsenal’s modern European story has been filled with moments of immense promise that ultimately ended in frustration. Some were cruel, others self-inflicted, but all left behind vital lessons that have shaped the team now standing just one match away from footballing immortality.
As the north London side prepare for the biggest night of the Arteta era, three previous near misses still linger heavily in the background.
