When a friend becomes a foe

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique share roots in Barcelona and an obsession with excellence, as their friendship turns to rivalry ahead of the Champions League final...

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Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique, former teammates and disciples of Pep Guardiola, will face each other as rival coaches in the Champions League final, a clash fueled by a shared past at Barcelona and an intense pursuit of excellence.

The two coaches were once teammates at Barcelona around the turn of the century.
Both Arteta and Luis Enrique have revitalized their respective clubs, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, leading them to coveted titles.
Luis Enrique has previous Champions League success, winning the trophy with Barcelona in 2015.