Kane tips PSG to beat Arsenal in Champions League final

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has tipped Paris Saint-Germain to retain their Champions League title when they face Arsenal in the final. Kane's assessment comes after his own club was narrowly defeated by PSG in the semi-finals on a 6-5 aggregate scoreline.

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It is really even. PSG are obviously the reigning champions and that gives them an edge. But Arsenal have been incredible this season.

Speaking to ESPN, Kane acknowledged the close nature of the tie but suggested that PSG's status as reigning champions gives them a slight advantage. "PSG are obviously the reigning champions and that gives them an edge. But Arsenal have been incredible this season," he stated, recognizing the strengths of both finalists.

Kane, however, expressed frustration over recent refereeing decisions, particularly those affecting his team's exit from the competition. He highlighted inconsistencies in handball calls, questioning the decisions made in crucial moments. "Everyone who watched the game will have the same decision. How you give the handball last week and don’t give it this week, both are just crazy," he lamented, adding that the referee might have been influenced by the atmosphere during his team's match.

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Everyone who watched the game will have the same decision. How you give the handball last week and don’t give it this week, both are just crazy.

Despite his prediction, Kane praised Arsenal as a formidable opponent. He described the final as a clash of "two different styles playing against each other" but anticipated a "really even test" with both teams possessing "good qualities and can be dangerous." The final is set to feature PSG, the defending champions, against Arsenal, who recently secured their first Premier League title in 22 years. The Gunners are aiming to win their first-ever European Cup.

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It’s two different styles playing against each other but I think it will be a really even test. Both teams have good qualities and can be dangerous.