Former West Ham United and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has suggested that Arsenal would prefer to face Bayern Munich rather than Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final, following their semi-final victory over Atlético Madrid.

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Reo-Coker offers verdict on Arsenal versus Bayern Munich final scenario came after Mikel Arteta’s side secured a 1-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal to seal their place in the final.

Arsenal’s narrow aggregate triumph booked their spot in the showpiece event, where they will meet either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain, depending on the outcome of the other semi-final tie.

Speaking after the match, Reo-Coker expressed the view that Arsenal would be more confident against Bayern Munich, pointing to their earlier meeting in the competition where the English side recorded a 3-1 victory during the league phase.

He noted that familiarity and prior success could influence Arsenal’s preference as they prepare for a high-pressure final against one of Europe’s elite clubs.

Bayern Munich, managed by Vincent Kompany, face PSG in the second leg of their semi-final, with the winner set to meet Arsenal in the final later this month.

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The debate over potential opponents adds further intrigue to what is already shaping up to be a highly anticipated Champions League final.