"The support from Parc des Princes is our strength." Louis Enrique (55), the manager of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), expressed his anticipation for the energy from fans ahead of the historic Champions League final.

PSG will face Arsenal in the second leg of the 2024-2025 season UEFA Champions League semifinals at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, at 4 a.m. on the 8th (Korea time). After winning the first leg 1-0 with a decisive goal from Ousmane Dembélé on the road, PSG is determined to secure a spot in the final at home.

According to a report by 'TNT Sports' on the 6th, Enrique noted at the official press conference ahead of the second leg, "Arsenal is still a great team. The result of the first leg was due to our good performance; it was certainly not an easy match."

He added, "But this time it's our home. The excitement from our home fans will be the decisive strength we need."

Enrique emphasized, "We have one match left now. Last season, we experienced disappointment in this position against Borussia Dortmund. But this season is different. The squad is united, and we made it this far by defeating Liverpool and Aston Villa. We are ready to overcome an English team once again."

Dembélé, who was substituted due to a hamstring injury in the first leg, is available to play. Enrique said, "Dembélé is fine. He is ready to go back into action," and explained, "This match will be a stage for many players to prove themselves. Everyone has been eagerly waiting for this match."

Achraf Hakimi also emphasized the team's unity during the press conference. He stated, "We are all proud of the performance we have shown this season. With our fans at home, we can generate even more energy. A 1-0 lead is small, but it can be decisive. We are a united team, and we want to win."

Finally, Enrique expressed his aspirations, saying, "The players know what is needed on such a stage. With the excitement of our fans, we become stronger. In our own way, we will leave another mark in the history of this team."

PSG is gaining momentum in its challenge for dominance in Europe by successively toppling English teams in this season's Champions League. The attention of soccer fans worldwide is on Paris to see if they can continue this flow.

However, the participation of Lee Kang-in remains uncertain once again. On the 6th, Lee deleted PSG from his social media profile ahead of the match. Recently, numerous media outlets in France and the UK reported on transfer rumors surrounding Lee. It was already reported that he has been excluded from Enrique's squad planning and is considering a transfer to the Premier League.

In fact, Lee's opportunities for playing time at PSG have drastically diminished. Enrique provided Lee with a rare starting opportunity in a match against Strasbourg on the 4th, but this was part of a rotation. The match was set up to rest key players for the upcoming second leg against Arsenal, and despite Dembélé's absence due to injury, Lee was not considered an essential resource.

Meanwhile, on the 7th, Inter Milan defeated FC Barcelona 4-3 at home (aggregate score 7-6) to secure a spot in the final first.

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