PSG goalkeepers use rugby tackle shields in training to prepare for Arsenal’s set-piece threat ahead of the Champions League final in Budapest.
Paris Saint-Germain have turned to an unconventional training method as they prepare to defend their European crown against Arsenal . Luis Enrique’s side have been spotted using rugby tackle shields to help their goalkeepers handle the physical aerial bombardment expected in the upcoming Champions League final.
As the countdown to the Champions League final in Budapest begins, PSG are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for back-to-back European titles. The reigning champions, who dismantled Inter 5-0 in last year’s showpiece, are set to face an Arsenal side that has become To combat this, Luis Enrique has introduced a "bizarre" training drill involving rugby tackle shields.
Footage from the PSG training ground shows coaching staff using the padded shields to buffet and obstruct goalkeepers as they attempt to claim high balls. It is a clear attempt to simulate the crowded, physical environment of the six-yard box that the Gunners exploit so effectively.. Arteta’s side has used these high-pressure routines to climb to the summit of the Premier League and navigate a difficult path to the final on May 30.
Their ability to "bombard" the opposition goalkeeper with physical blockers has left many top-tier defenders and keepers second-guessing themselves. PSG are well aware of this threat and are determined not to be intimidated. Having already navigated a semi-final clash against Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich - secured via a clinical Ousmane Dembele strike at the Allianz Arena- the French giants are now focusing entirely on neutralising the specific aerial weapons Arsenal will bring to the Puskas Arena.
The two European giants are scheduled to face off on May 30, with the eyes of the world on Budapest. For PSG, the objective is simple: For Arsenal, it is the chance to finally claim the greatest prize in club football using their unique, calculated brand of "chaos" in the box.
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