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Former Nigeria international Taju Disu has weighed in on the 2026 UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain,\u00a0Soccernet.ng<\/u><\/a>\u00a0reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The showdown<\/u><\/a>, billed as a clash between the champions of England and France, will see the Gunners take on the defending European champions, who secured their first-ever continental title with a dominant 5-0 win over Inter Milan in last season\u2019s final in Munich.<\/p>\n Arsenal are set to feature in their first Champions League final in 20 years, since their 2006 defeat to Barcelona, and will be hoping to finally lift the trophy for the first time in their history.<\/p>\n The North London side have enjoyed a brilliant European campaign, remaining unbeaten throughout the competition so far. Their run has included impressive victories over Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Sporting CP and Atletico Madrid across both the league phase and knockout rounds.<\/p>\n Arsenal,\u00a0have been\u00a0labelled\u00a0\u201cnearly men\u201d\u00a0in recent years after a run of close Premier League title races\u00a0where they finished third for three straight seasons, as well as knockout\u00a0exits in recent\u00a0European campaigns.\u00a0<\/p>\n However,\u00a0Mikel Arteta\u2019s side have\u00a0turned things around this season and have already secured the Premier League title\u00a0\u2013\u00a0their first in 22 years\u00a0and will now be aiming to complete a historic double by winning their first-ever Champions League trophy.<\/p>\n Many football fans and former players have shared their thoughts ahead of the final, including ex-Nigerian internationals\u00a0Godwin Okpara\u00a0<\/u><\/a>and\u00a0Nwankwo Kanu<\/u><\/a>, who also gave their predictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n Speaking before the showdown, Disu joined the conversation, backing Arsenal to edge the contest. However, he warned that PSG would be a difficult opponent because of their quality and experience as defending champions.<\/p>\n \u201cI hope Arsenal will win it this time because they have been in the final before and lost. It\u2019s been a long time coming\u201d,\u00a0the ex-Nigerian defender told Footy-Africa.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cI\u00a0wish them the very best of luck. It\u2019s not going to be an easy match because PSG are a great side and defending champions, but if Arsenal can get their tactics right, they can win.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n The 2025\u201326 European club season will come to a close this Saturday, with the Champions League final set to take place at the Pusk\u00e1s Ar\u00e9na in Budapest, as Arsenal look to secure a historic win over PSG.<\/p>\n Kick-off is scheduled for 5 PM West African Time, and you can follow live updates, commentary, team news and reactions on\u00a0Soccernet.ng<\/u><\/a>\u00a0throughout the encounter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/nxchHC18guJut3z1-ZcJeIa35Iw=\/1024x683\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2025%2F11%2Fimago1068620711.jpg\")
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