UCL Final Reaction: So, so close

About this episode

Jim and Laura reflect on Arsenal's heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat against PSG in the Champions League final.

After a massive effort from every last one of our players, the Champions League final finished with Arsenal heartbreak in Budapest. Jim is joined by Laura from the airport to reflect on our penalty shootout defeat against PSG, but also on the massive mix of emotions – regret and agony, but also a huge sense of pride and optimism for the future of Mikel Arteta and this squad. Come and join us. Comment Spotify or on YouTube , or get in touch with the show on X , Instagram , and TikTok . You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!*** The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds you why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with match reactions after every Arsenal men's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Jim

Guest: Laura

Topics covered

• Champions League
• Arsenal
• soccer
• penalty shootout
• emotions
• pride
• optimism

Keywords

• Arsenal
• Champions League
• PSG
• penalty shootout
• Mikel Arteta
• pride
• optimism
• soccer
• Budapest
• emotions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PSG, Mikel Arteta, The Thing About Arsenal

Places: Budapest

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