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Augustine Okocha (PSG) on the ball, Paris Saint Germain, Parc des Princes. Copyright: Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Reigning UEFA Champions League Champions Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> have been tipped to retain the title ahead of the final against Arsenal tomorrow by ex-Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong><\/p>\n Luis Enrique’s side put five past Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, and have done well to work up the same path again this year.<\/p>\n This time, they’ll be playing against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal at the Pusk\u00e1s Ar\u00e9na<\/a> in Budapest, Hungary, a rematch of last year’s semi-final, where the French side came out on top.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013\u00a0Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Okpara, in his playing days, spent two seasons at Parc des Princes, playing for PSG, although he was a fringe player, racking up just 21 appearances before moving on to Belgian side Standard Liege.<\/p>\n The one-time French League Cup winner believes his former side have what it takes to edge Arsenal in the final tomorrow evening.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is a lot of quality in this PSG squad, and they do not depend solely on Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9,\u201d Okpara told Footy-Africa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is an elite team because they no longer play through just one player.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cLook at their tactical formation. Even Achraf Hakimi operates with the impact of an attacker, but he is fundamentally a defender. <\/p>\n \u201cD\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9 and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have good understanding and they play as a collective unit, and they win as a team. That is the only way to secure the biggest trophies.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the past, during the era of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, the entire burden of the club was placed strictly on their shoulders. <\/p>\n \u201cThat is exactly why they did not get the results they wanted on the European stage. The PSG team we are seeing now is entirely different. It is built on pure teamwork, not individual egos,\u201d the 53-year-old continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Fortuitous as Arsenal’s run to the final might have been, Okpara also believes the Gunners are no pushover, stating clearly that the game will be an enjoyable one for neutrals.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is going to be an incredibly tough match because both teams are exceptionally strong in their respective areas,\u201d Okpara added. <\/p>\n \u201cI am expecting to see plenty of goals in this final.\u201d<\/p>\n \u200b\u201dBut when you look closely at the squads\u2014ranking them position by position from the goalkeeper, through the defense, into midfield, and up to the attack\u2014PSG simply possess more quality players. <\/p>\n \u201cFor that reason, I see them winning it,\u201d the 28-cap Super Eagle concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Okocha was on the sidelines <\/a>at the Allianz Arena in Munich last year and was pleased with the football on display from his former side.<\/p>\n \u201cIt’s amazing, and the way they did it, they made it look so easy. They came with a good game plan, it worked out for them, and they totally deserved it.<\/p>\n \u201cI didn’t think it would be 5-nil, I predicted 2-1, but who cares? I wanted to see them win, and they won. <\/p>\n \u201cIt’s great for the club, the first time in their history, and I think it’s good for football as well,\u201d the former Frankfurt midfielder said<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe skills were the difference, they used their individual talent for the team. They held the ball very well, and they made Inter suffer a bit. <\/p>\n \u201cI think it’s down to their ability to do something with the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain come into the final as Champions of their domestic leagues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/9wlgerWg-ZbZO3Uklddd4oNSgnk=\/3840x2560\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076741759.jpg\")
Soccer Godwin Okpara tips Paris Saint-Germain for UCL victory over Arsenal<\/h2>\n
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Jay-Jay Okocha’s support was clearly stated<\/h3>\n
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