Arsenal striker Kai Havertz said playing in the Champions League final is "unreal" as his team prepares to face PSG in Budapest [1].
The match represents a critical opportunity for Havertz to secure a major trophy with Arsenal and a chance for the club to win its first Champions League title [2].
Havertz said May 28, 2026, about the magnitude of the event [1]. He said that while watching the final is special, participating in the match is a different experience entirely [1]. The striker is returning to the biggest stage in European football five years after his previous success [1].
In 2021, Havertz scored the winning goal in the Champions League final while playing for Chelsea [1]. He said that as a child he could have never dreamed of scoring a goal in the final and winning the game [1]. He said that he will always be proud of that achievement [1].
This appearance comes after a challenging period for the German forward. Havertz spent much of the previous season dealing with an injury [2], making his return to a final a significant personal milestone. He said he desired to relive the feeling of a winning goal and prove his capabilities after his time on the sidelines [2].
Despite the pressure of the occasion, Havertz expressed confidence in his team's ability to secure the victory. He said that Arsenal is going on the pitch and is going to beat PSG [3].
“"Just to watch the Champions League final is very special, to play in it is unreal"”
Havertz's experience in a previous final provides Arsenal with a rare psychological advantage. Having already scored a winning goal in this specific tournament final, his presence offers the squad a blueprint for success in high-pressure environments, particularly as the club seeks its first-ever title in the competition.
