It may come as the smallest of consolations from an Arsenal perspective that Martin Odegaard was much-improved from his performance in the first leg during Wednesday evening's game in Paris.

The Norway international came under much criticism for having little impact on the game at the Emirates but looked much more like his usual self during the second leg.

He was highly involved throughout and was denied what would have been a superb goal only by what was an outstanding save from Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Only William Saliba completed more passes (50) in an Arsenal shirt than Odegaard on the night.

Joe Rindl
BBC Sport

Wait, you guys keep track of predictions made on this live page?

Oh no, my journalistic integrity might be on the line here. I'm pretty sure I said Manchester United and Tottenham would do well at the start of this season.

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Is Paris St-Germain's name on the 2025 Champions League trophy?

Well, if history is to carry on the below tradition, it is.

Every Munich-based Champions League final has had a champion that has never won the competition before:

• Nottingham Forest 1979
• Olympique Marseille 1993
• Borussia Dortmund 1997
• Chelsea 2012
• Paris St-Germain 2025?

For the first time in 15 years, the Champions League winner will not be from England, Spain or Germany.

Inter Milan can become the first Italian team to win the competition since 2010, when they themselves last won it, while Paris St-Germain can become the first French winners since 1993.

Joe Rindl
BBC Sport

Been a while since I've been called deluded so I'm going to stick my neck out.

I don't think many people believe a Europa League title for Spurs or Man Utd will make their season better than Arsenal's.

But trophies are trophies, and whoever wins the Europa League will, on paper at least, end up having a better season than the Gunners.

That's what the history books will say.

Now, bring on the thumbs.

Just joining? Welcome! It's been a lively morning as we react to Arsenal's Champions League semi-final defeat to Paris St-Germain. Here's what we've been discussing:

• Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were '100% the best team' in this year's Champions League, despite their 3-1 aggregate defeat to Paris St-Germain
• But his counterpart, Luis Enrique disagreed. 'In the two legs we scored more than them and that is the most important thing in football', he said
• The defeat prolongs Arsenal's wait for Europe's most prestigious trophy. In fact, no team has played more matches in the competition's history without winning it
• You've been having your say - Graham on Arsenal's problems, Nina on Arteta's future, Steve with the Ten Hag comparison(!) and plenty more

Keep your messages coming in.

Plenty more to come as we dissect last night's match, Arsenal's season and what next for the club and Arteta?

John Murray
BBC Radio 5 Live chief football correspondent

PSG were worthy winners. Arsenal were beaten by the better team over the two legs. After beating Manchester City in the league phase, PSG have done the England treble - knocking out Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal.

I think the key phase of this match was the opening 20 minutes when Arsenal were very good, but they couldn't find a magic moment that Mikel Arteta was calling for.

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Joe Rindl
BBC Sport

That's a properly damning stat.

Arsenal have also won the most Champions League games out of all the sides who have never lifted the trophy.

By the way, I meant to tell you earlier that we have a new poll at the top of this page.

"Who are the best team in the Champions League this season?" Give it a go.

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This game was Arsenal's 201st match in the Champions League - the most of any side who have never lifted the trophy.

The Gunners have also now failed to progress from each of their past four major cup semi-finals (2020-21 Europa League, 2021-22 League Cup, 2024-25 League Cup, 2024-25 Champions League) – their longest ever run at this stage of competitions.

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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice speaking to TNT Sports: "We're all desperate for it [a trophy]. That's why we play football, we want to win trophies, we want to be at the pinnacle, winning stuff. For whatever reason it hasn't been meant to be.

"We've been really close and it's not good enough. Arsenal deserve to be pushing for trophies and winning things but there's not a lot more we can be doing. A lot of superstars have suffered defeats to come out on top.

"It hurts, you see the boys, the manager. We wanted to be in Munich but this doesn't define us and we'll be back."

Joe Rindl
BBC Sport

I'll take it.

My own fault for the thumbs down this morning - don't know why I woke up picturing Ben Chilwell playing for Arsenal and then decided to share it with you.

Won't happen again.

Matthew Upson
Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

There are so many positives about what Mikel Arteta has done with this Arsenal team, they're a very good side.

For them to go to the next step, it is looking at the finer detail, but for me there is one glaring thing. It's that position that we are always talking about - a player that is going to produce those goals. Other players will benefit form that as well, Bukayo Saka will get more space, Gabriel Martinelli will have more space.

When PSG break away you always feel they are going to put the ball in the back of the net. Arsenal don't have that level.

Joe Rindl
BBC Sport

I'd go with played alright - certainly didn't embarrass themselves, but were beaten by a very, very good PSG side.

Sound OK to you?