PSG v Arsenal Champions League final: Who said what

Key quotes after Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final on Saturday to successfully defend their title:

“It is even bigger because we knew of the difficulties of playing against Arsenal, and for us as a team and a city it is incredible to win it.”

— PSG coach Luis Enrique.

“It’s a different feeling. From the first day of the season, the coach said ‘It’s hard to win, but winning twice is even harder’. .. I think the atmosphere at the Parc des Princes was incredible. Thank you to the Parc des Princes, thank you to everyone in Paris. Enjoy it guys, but in moderation, don’t cause any trouble!”

— PSG captain Marquinhos.

“A new star shines over Paris. Bravo to PSG who are making all of Europe dream. France is proud.”

— French President Emmanuel Macron.

“We are so, so proud, so happy, so grateful. As a team, as a family, I think we deserve that… look at the fans, we are so happy.”

— PSG winger Desire Doue.

“It was Real Madrid and now it’s us too. They defended all through the game and football is fair… today the right team won.”

— Paris midfielder Fabian Ruiz after his team became only the second side to win back-to-back European Cups in the Champions League era after Real Madrid.

“It’s devastating to lose a Champions League final on penalties. But we have to have perspective on how far we’ve come.”

— Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.

“It is very tough to accept when you are so consistent in the competition all the way to the final and in the end you lose the trophy on penalty kicks, so it is a difficult one.”

— Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta.

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