NBA star aims subtle dig at Arsenal ahead of Champions League finalf

NBA sensation Victor Wembanyama has stirred the pot ahead of the 2025/26 Champions League final by backing Paris Saint-Germain to lift the trophy in Budapest later this month.

The French superstar did not hold back in his assessment of the upcoming matchup, suggesting that the Gunners' defensive approach might drain the excitement from the season's biggest game.

The Gunners reached their first European Cup final in two decades after a characteristically cagey 2-1 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid.

While Mikel Arteta’s side currently holds a record-breaking 14-game unbeaten streak in the competition, their disciplined and often defensive-heavy tactics have drawn mixed reviews from neutral observers who prefer more expansive play.

In stark contrast, their final opponents and defending champions, PSG, have been relentless in the knockout stages, using an entertaining and aggressive style to dispatch heavyweights like Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.

Speaking on Amazon Prime Sport, Wembanyama made his loyalties, and his preference for entertainment, perfectly clear when asked for a prediction.

"PSG of course, at least they’re going to make it fun, cause I know Arsenal ain’t," the San Antonio Spurs star remarked, taking a pointed jab at the North London side's pragmatic style.

PSG will undoubtedly enter the final with a psychological edge, having flawlessly defeated the Gunners in both legs of the semi-finals just twelve months ago.

For Arsenal, the May 30th showpiece in Hungary represents a chance to not only claim their first-ever Champions League title but also to prove that their resilient formula is a winning one, regardless of the "fun" factor.