Just hours before the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal, a rare behind-the-scenes video show the famous trophy dey prepared for the big match. The footage capture the iconic trophy, wey fans call ‘La Orejona,’ dey put inside protective case before dem move am to the stadium. Every detail of the operation look well planned. Staff handle the trophy with extreme care, showing how important this prize be for both teams.
For many supporters, dem only see the Champions League trophy during pre-match ceremony or after the game. This video give us unique look at the logistics wey dey happen behind the scenes before one of the biggest sporting events for the world. With European glory on the line, the images remind us of wetin dey at stake. In just a few hours, either PSG or Arsenal go earn the right to open that same case and lift the most coveted trophy for club soccer.
We dey just hours away from the start of the match, a powerful clash between PSG strong attack and Arsenal tough defense. PSG dey pursue a second straight title, while Arsenal dey fight for their first trophy. All the ingredients make the match very attractive, so much so that even stars like Erling Haaland no hide their wish to watch am. Haaland, the Manchester City striker, post photo on Instagram stories wey show am going to airport with small suitcase and text say ‘Budapest, Let’s go PSG.’ He no go cheer for league rival, especially the one wey snatch Premier League title from them.
Just few hours before kickoff, both teams report say dem ready. PSG recover their three biggest doubts: Ousmane Dembele say he be 100 percent for the match, while Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes get medical clearance from Luis Enrique to start. For Arsenal side, coach Mikel Arteta confirm say Dutch defender Jurrien Timber ready to start after being out for more than two months due to groin and ankle injury. This be important return for the Gunners.
Wetin each coach talk for press conference? Mikel Arteta say: ‘The lineup for tomorrow, I get less uncertainty than the Atleti match due to injuries. As for wetin go happen, the Champions League be like that. The footballers decide the matches. Dem want to win more. In those moments, you experience different desires because you don lift am before and you want to repeat that feeling. That be wetin we want tomorrow.’ Luis Enrique talk: ‘For a final, e dey hard to talk about favorites. Last year we see totally unpredictable match, and that be part of football. I no believe one team dey above the other. The key go be to take advantage of small details and know how to manage tension wey these type of matches generate.’
