1. Recap: Build-up to Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against PSGpublished at 15:45 British Summer Time

    Today we have been reacting to Inter Milan beating Barcelona in extra time to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2023.

    We have also provided build-up and insight into what went wrong for Arsenal in the lead-up to tonight's second leg of their semi-final against PSG in Paris and how they can improve.

    You can check out all the best bits from today by clicking on the summary points at the top of this page or by clicking on the bullet points below.

    If you're watching or listening tonight, have a good one.

    We'll catch you bright and early tomorrow when we'll have both of our Champions League finalists confirmed...

  2. Postpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time

    Ben Ramsdale
    BBC Sport reporter

    Oh fiddlesticks.

    Here's me telling someone to go and enjoy a kebab and it's some banterous reference I don't understand.

    As a man born in 1995, it's going to take some googling.

    And before I do anything else stupid, I reckon we might have to knock it on the head there.

    Thanks for looking out for me though, guys. Not you, Nayim. Or whatever your name is.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:41 British Summer Time

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    Please don’t tell me you fell for the Nayim 1995 reference Ben! 🤦🏻

    Neil the Gooner in Notts (anxiously waiting to finish work)

    Hi Ben, was Nayim a spurs fan having a pop, as 1995 was Nayim from half way line, cup winners cup final when Arsenal lost to Zaragoza

    Mac London

  4. Dembele shrugs off hamstring troublepublished at 15:37 British Summer Time

    PSG v Arsenal (1-0 on agg; 20:00 BST)

    Ousmane Dembele warms up during a Paris Saint-Germain training sessionImage source, Getty Images

    Ousmane Dembele was the difference between the two sides in the first leg, but his participation in the second leg was in doubt after sustaining a hamstring injury.

    But he has since returned to training, with PSG boss Luis Enrique saying yesterday that: "Dembele has been training for the last two days. He is available tomorrow."

    Having gone off with a hamstring problem after scoring against Arsenal last week, he appeared to be moving well in the session yesterday, showing little sign of discomfort as he laughed and joked with his team-mates.

  5. Arsenal boosted by return of triopublished at 15:34 British Summer Time

    PSG v Arsenal (1-0 on agg; 20:00 BST)

    Injured Arsenal defender RIccardo Calafiori hugs (R) Jurrien Timber before the Premier League matchImage source, Getty Images

    Defenders Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori both trained before Arsenal flew to Paris for the semi-final second leg.

    Timber had sat out the Gunners' defeat to Bournemouth with an injury while Calafiori has not played since the international break in March.

    Captain Martin Odegaard also is fit despite picking up a slight knock against the Cherries.

    Mikel Arteta will also have Thomas Partey returning to his midfield. Partey had missed the first leg after picking up a yellow card in the win against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu.

  6. Postpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time

    Ben Ramsdale
    BBC Sport reporter

    Blimey, cheers for that Nayim.

    Would a kebab and a can of pop in a bit not suffice?

    Enjoy, both of you!

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    En route to the Parc des Princes for the big game tonight! Just finished our lunch: Lobster washed down with some 1995 vintage champagne!

    Nayim

    Watching game on internet TV: Canal + as I live in France. (With the English Radio commentary on at the same time!) Hoping for high intensity from Arsenal from the off. Villa showed this PSG team can buckle under pressure.

    John, France

  8. Odegaard's performance against PSG in the first legpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time

    PSG v Arsenal (20:00 BST, Agg 1-0)

    Let's take a closer look at Martin Odegaard's performance in the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against PSG.

    The Norwegian captain achieved a passing accuracy of 88 per cent, with the majority of those passes being in central or right-sided areas.

    Martin Odegaard touches v PSG graphic
  9. Should Odegaard be playing deeper?published at 15:24 British Summer Time

    Martin OdegaardImage source, Getty Images

    In a 4-2-3-1 shape Arsenal should be PSG's equals, immediately solving a lot of problems and creating a more even game territorially. From here, Arteta can move his focus to getting more out of Martin Odegaard when the Gunners have possession.

    The Norwegian has been criticised by some fans for his lack of big-game impact.

    Odegaard failed to "present" when Arsenal were in possession; he touched the ball just three times in the first 20 minutes.

    A tactical tweak, however, is simple. Drop Odegaard even deeper.

    The Arsenal captain thrives when allowed to collect the ball on the right of midfield, getting a feel for possession before starting give-and-goes with team-mates.

    Arteta needs to move Odegaard much deeper, where he can dictate the tempo with press-evading, one-touch passes, not only stopping Arsenal from being caught by the press but linking more fluidly with Saka, too.

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    Preparing for an early release day from teaching at school and making it home just in time to watch the semi-final - all the way out here in Dallas, Texas. One day Derby County might make the champions league and I’ll fly back home to watch them live but for now - up the Arsenal!

    Anon

  11. Partey was a 'big miss' in the first legpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time

    PSG v Arsenal (20:00 BST, Agg 1-0)

    Lee Dixon
    Former England defender on 5 Live breakfast

    [Thomas] Partey coming back makes a difference. I think he was a big miss, and if you look at the goal [conceded], Declan [Rice] I think when he plays in that deeper role feels like he has got to be everything to all people and do their jobs but as he drifts over to help Timber out, he leaves [Ousmane] Dembele unmarked. So with Partey there sitting behind him, that will fill up the midfield a bit to allow Declan to get forward more like we know he loves to.

  12. Channel that risk-taking football into a set-piece advantagepublished at 15:14 British Summer Time

    PSG corner graphic

    One thing that Arsenal and Mikel Areta have been praised for is their set pieces.

    And should Arsenal win a few more free-kicks and corners than in the first leg. It remains their best route to scoring in Paris.

    Arsenal have scored 14 set-piece goals in the Premier League this season and produced an expected goals (xG) of 15.91 from dead balls, more than anyone in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues.

    Meanwhile, PSG have conceded 10 set-piece goals in Ligue 1 (six from corners), amounting to 30.35% of their total goals against. That's by far the highest proportion in France and sixth-most in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues.

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    I'm a Liverpool fan and I would still like to see Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs all reach their finals, still root for teams from the UK & Ireland (unless they're playing Liverpool obviously). I think United may be the only one out of the three to do so however, the pitch at Bodo could very well be Spurs downfall... As for Arsenal, those utterly bizarre comments from Arteta regarding two Premier Leagues? What on earth is he thinking coming out with that right before such a massive game? Can't be helpful.... Bonkers.. P.S. Safe to say Chelsea will make their final.

    John, Blackpool

  14. What happened in the first leg at Emirates?published at 15:08 British Summer Time

    PSG v Arsenal (1-0 on agg; 20:00 BST)

    Ousmane Dembele of PSG, William Saliba of ArsenalImage source, Getty Images

    Ousmane Dembele's early strike gave Paris St-Germain a narrow 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie last week.

    Dembele stunned Arsenal when he swept home a low finish from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's delivery only four minutes in.

    PSG dominated the early stages with a relentless attacking assault, which saw Arsenal keeper David Raya make a superb save from teenager Desire Doue.

    The hosts survived without further damage to work their way into contention, and once again giant Italian keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, as he was against Liverpool and Aston Villa earlier in the competition, was PSG's hero.

    He saved brilliantly from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard either side of the break, while Arsenal saw Mikel Merino's header from a Declan Rice free-kick ruled out for offside.

    PSG had chances to extend their advantage late on, but substitute Bradley Barcola shot wide and Goncalo Ramos hit the bar, as the tie remains finely in the balance before tonight's return leg.

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    Ben Ramsdale
    BBC Sport reporter

    Swiftly moving on...

  16. Liverpool points total compared to Arsenalpublished at 15:05 British Summer Time

    Chelsea hand Liverpool guard of honourImage source, Getty Images

    That's not quite factually correct though, is it Mikel?

    After 35 games, Liverpool have collated more points than Arsenal had at the same stage of either of the previous two seasons.

    Arne Slot's side need just one win to surpass Arsenal's end of season total from 2022-23, while two wins and a draw will match last season's total.

    2024-25 Premier League top two after 35 games

    • Liverpool - 82 points
    • Arsenal - 67 points

    2023-24 Premier League top two after 35 games

    • Manchester City - 82 points
    • Arsenal - 80 points

    2023-24 Premier League top two after 38 games

    • Manchester City - 91 points
    • Arsenal - 89 points

    2022-23 Premier League top two after 35 games

    • Manchester City - 85 points
    • Arsenal - 81 points

    2022-23 Premier League top two after 38 games

    • Manchester City - 89 points
    • Arsenal - 84 points
  17. 'Liverpool have won the title with less points than we have had'published at 15:02 British Summer Time

    PSG v Arsenal (20:00 BST, Agg 1-0)

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes winning trophies can simply be down to being "in the right moment and the right place" and pointed to Liverpool's Premier League triumph this year as evidence.

    The Gunners boss claims the Reds won this year's title with less points than his side earned over the last two years and hopes it is his side's turn to be "in the right place" in Paris.

    Media caption,

    Arteta: Winning trophies is about being in the right place at the right moment

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    Watching the game tonight at the local pub with the mates, hope is still there, we will always believe in this team until the final moment.

    Val, London

    Watching the game at The Emirates tonight for the live watchalong - feeling cautiously optimistic! Hope all those out in Paris have a top time this evening and Arsenal produce the goods, COYG!

    Harry

  19. 'PSG are an exceptional side'published at 14:57 British Summer Time

    PSG v Arsenal (20:00 BST, Agg 1-0)

    Lee Dixon
    Former England defender on 5 Live breakfast

    You don’t get to finals, and certainly not the Champions League final, without a rough ride getting there, and this is probably the roughest Arsenal have had because PSG are an exceptional side. You look at the team, and there are no weaknesses and playing in their home stadium, everyone is expecting apart from the Arsenal fans, for PSG to get two or three goals, but it might not be the case, and Arsenal need to cling onto that chance. Sometimes playing away from home works to your advantage.

  20. Arsenal need to find something 'special' in their lockerpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time

    PSG v Arsenal (20:00 BST, Agg 1-0)

    Arsenal defender Ben WhiteImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal fan Laura Kirk speaking on 5 Live Breakfast before tonight's game: "What bugged me is how we played at the weekend against Bournemouth, and thinking a couple of days later we’re automatically going to come out a totally different team [tonight].

    "We’ve conceded a lot at home, so it doesn’t leave me a lot of realistic hope.

    "But you have to believe that Arsenal have something special in their locker somewhere. Head says PSG are just too good, but heart says Arsenal could produce something incredible, but I’m not that confident.

    "They [PSG] completely played us off the park for the first twenty minutes in the first leg. If we can get through the first half without conceding, then I will start to believe. PSG have so much quality. I am expecting to see a very good PSG side. We’ll need to see a much quicker start [than the first leg], we can’t give them a twenty-minute head start.

    "Head says 2-0 and we go out. Heart says we score three goals tonight and go through."