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Ruiz with superb opener after bright Arsenal start
Raya saves Vitinha penalty but Hakimi sweeps home soon after
Saka pulls one back for visitors
PSG won first leg 1-0 in north London
PSG will play Inter in final in Munich
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Watch highlights as PSG progress to Champions League final over Arsenalpublished at 22:14 British Summer Time 7 May
Watch Saka pull one back late on for Arsenalpublished at 22:12 British Summer Time 7 May
Watch Hakimi's stunning goal for PSGpublished at 22:09 British Summer Time 7 May
Watch Ruiz put PSG ahead against Gunnerspublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 7 May
Watch Donnarumma keep out Arsenal with stunning savespublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 7 May
Postpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 7 May
FT: PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Image source, Getty ImagesIt has just gone past 11pm in Paris but PSG fans have no intention of going anywhere just yet. They are rightly savouring this moment.
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It stings now, but I think Arsenal can be proud of their CL this year. They’ve proven they belong at this level, which for over a decade they didn’t really. Arteta will get another crack next season, hopefully with a striker.
Tom Great Bentley
Postpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 7 May
PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Matthew Upson
Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 LiveDifficult to take for Arsenal. Another semi-final they end up losing. It's becoming a little bit of a habit which is not great.
It just didn't happen for them in this game.
Postpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 7 May
FT: PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Arsenal players understandably look dejected as the PSG players and coaching staff celebrate around them.
The Gunners' focus now switches to finishing their domestic season as strongly as possible and try to cement second place.
PSG into Champions League finalpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 7 May
FT: PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Fireworks are going off around the Parc des Princes. What a party there will be in Paris tonight.
Arsenal had to really capitalise on their superb start with a goal to make things interesting.
FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:54 British Summer Time 7 May
BreakingPSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Image source, ReutersAll over and Paris St-Germain are into the Champions League final, where they will face Inter Milan.
It isn't to be for Arsenal as their wait for Champions League glory goes on.
Postpublished at 21:54 British Summer Time 7 May
PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Matthew Upson
Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 LiveI think Thomas Partey's arms might be a bit sore tomorrow from the amount of balls he's had to sling into the PSG box.
Postpublished at 90+4 mins
PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Thomas Partey sends a long throw into the box, Leandro Trossard hooks the ball over him before Gianluigi Donnarumma dives on the ball.
The set pieces have not worked for Arsenal tonight.
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Image source, ReutersArsenal were never really in this tie, they have been buoyed by blind optimism and defeating an out of form Real Madrid. The fact is this PSG side are immense and on a different level to anything the Premier League has put in front of them this season.
James in Somerset
Postpublished at 90+3 mins
PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Good ball in by Ben White but Mikel Merino glances his header wide.
Arsenal needed that to go in really.
Postpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 7 May
PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Matthew Upson
Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, ReutersPSG finished 15th in the league phase. To be in this situation - minutes away from making the final - just shows the journey this team has been on this season.
They're a completely different team to what they were in October and November. They're a force to be reckoned with.
Postpublished at 90+1 min
PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
There's five additional minutes shown by the fourth official. Five minutes for Arsenal to find two goals and keep alive their Champions League dream.
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A whole lotta noise, but absolutely no killer instinct. Sums this team up under Arteta.
Tattz in Northumberland
Arsenal has definitely given their all, but they have again suffered due to lack of a natural goalscorer. There is only enough you can do with Arteta's dour football.
Som
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 88 mins
PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Nuno Mendes is off for Gonçalo Ramos. A left-back replaced by a forward even though it is PSG who are defending their lead.
Postpublished at 87 mins
PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1 on agg)
Image source, ReutersPSG fans did get a bit nervous after the Arsenal goal but are loud once again. They believe they are past the point of a possible comeback.
PSG beat Arsenal to go through to final
Arsenal's bid to reach the Champions League final ended in failure as they were beaten by Paris St-Germain on a night of drama at Parc des Princes.
The Gunners' attempt to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit ran aground on another magnificent display by PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Italian, outstanding in the first leg at Emirates Stadium, delivered a repeat performance with a series of stunning saves to keep Arsenal at bay early on.
He made an outstanding stop from Gabriel Martinelli, then an even better save from Martin Odegaard's low long-range drive as PSG were rocked back.
PSG cashed in to take the lead on the night when Fabian Ruiz collected Thomas Partey's headed clearance to flash a 20-yard finish past Arsenal keeper David Raya with the help of a slight deflection after 27 minutes.
In thrilling encounter, Donnarumma produced another stunning save to deny Bukayo Saka, before Raya got in on the act by saving Vitinha's poor spot-kick after Myles Lewis-Skelly was penalised for handball.
Partey was the culprit when PSG extended their lead after 72 minutes, losing possession before Achraf Hakimi scored on the turn.
Saka did finally beat Donnarumma with an angled finish four minutes later, but it was not enough to spark a comeback, although he then shot over an open goal, and PSG will now meet Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Munich.
Brave Gunners empty-handed again
Ruiz scores to put PSG in front against Arsenal
Arsenal delivered a top-class display in Paris, but the bitter truth is they could not deliver enough of the "magic moments" manager Mikel Arteta had demanded and their barren run without a trophy now extends to five years.
They stunned PSG and their supporters with a blistering early salvo, but Declan Rice headed a great chance wide before Donnarumma again broke their hearts and hopes of a comeback.
Arteta could not have asked for more from his players against this talented PSG team, who beat Manchester City in the league phase, then eliminated Liverpool and Aston Villa in the knockout rounds.
Arsenal could not turn their early domination into the goal that would have applied pressure on a nervous PSG in those opening stages, leaving them at risk from the danger Luis Enrique's side possess.
And so it proved with Georgian genius Khvicha Kvaratskhelia hitting the post and Bradley Barcola forcing a fine save from Raya before Ruiz broke the deadlock.
How Arsenal cried out for a natural striker when they had control. Emergency striker Mikel Merino provided a focal point but little else in terms of attacking threat.
Arsenal's players, understandably, looked crestfallen as Parc des Princes was engulfed in wild scenes of celebration.
Arteta now has to lift them to ensure they finish in the Premier League's top five and return to the Champions League next season.
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Donnarumma's name echoed around Parc des Princes as PSG celebrated reaching only their second Champions League final.
And rightly so, because the giant Italian goalkeeper has been just as instrumental as PSG's brilliant attack in their thrilling run to Munich.
There was talk that Donnarumma's indifferent form earlier this season might result in him being dropped for the last 16 second leg at Liverpool, but head coach Luis Enrique kept faith - and how he has been rewarded.
He was outstanding in the penalty shootout win at Anfield before producing a virtuoso individual display at Villa Park, then shining in both games against Arsenal.
PSG deserve their place in Munich, where they hope they will finally find their Holy Grail, and bring the Champions League trophy back to Paris.
They lost their previous final against Bayern Munich in 2020, but Luis Enrique's side have moved on the "Bling Bling" era of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe to benefit from a reconstructed team ethic.
Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and the rest of this emerging young PSG team will grace the Champions League final, a mouth-watering prospect after Inter Milan's sensational win against Barcelona over two legs.
Saka scores to give Arsenal glimpse of hope against PSG
Player of the match
Number: 1 G. Donnarumma
Average rating 8.74
Number: 1 G. Donnarumma
Average Rating: 8.74Number: 2 A. Hakimi
Average Rating: 8.05Number: 8 Fabián Ruiz
Average Rating: 7.82Number: 7 K. Kvaratskhelia
Average Rating: 7.72Number: 25 Nuno Mendes
Average Rating: 7.59Number: 5 Marquinhos
Average Rating: 7.51Number: 87 João Neves
Average Rating: 7.45Number: 14 D. Doué
Average Rating: 7.38Number: 17 Vitinha
Average Rating: 7.29Number: 51 W. Pacho
Average Rating: 7.29Number: 29 B. Barcola
Average Rating: 7.25Number: 10 O. Dembélé
Average Rating: 7.18Number: 21 L. Hernández
Average Rating: 6.88Number: 9 Gonçalo Ramos
Average Rating: 6.81Number: 22 David Raya
Average Rating: 5.14Number: 7 B. Saka
Average Rating: 5.04Number: 41 D. Rice
Average Rating: 4.73Number: 19 L. Trossard
Average Rating: 4.53Number: 12 J. Timber
Average Rating: 4.52Number: 2 W. Saliba
Average Rating: 4.51Number: 15 J. Kiwior
Average Rating: 4.41Number: 33 R. Calafiori
Average Rating: 4.35Number: 5 T. Partey
Average Rating: 4.22Number: 11 Gabriel Martinelli
Average Rating: 4.11Number: 49 M. Lewis-Skelly
Average Rating: 4.08Number: 23 Mikel Merino
Average Rating: 4.07Number: 4 B. White
Average Rating: 3.99Number: 8 M. Ødegaard
Average Rating: 3.94After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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On Wednesday 7th May
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Arsenal, Position 3, Points 19
- PSG, Position 15, Points 13
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 21 |
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| 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 19 |
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| 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 19 |
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| 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 19 |
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| 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 18 |
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| 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
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| 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 16 |
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| 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 16 |
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| 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 15 |
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| 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 15 |
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| 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 15 |
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| 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 15 |
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| 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 15 |
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14 PSV | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 14 |
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16 Benfica | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 13 |
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| 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
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18 Brest | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 13 |
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19 Feyenoord | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 13 |
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| 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 12 |
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| 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 11 |
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23 Sporting CP | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 11 |
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24 Club Brugge | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 11 |
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25 Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 11 |
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26 Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 10 |
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27 Shakhtar Donetsk | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 7 |
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28 Bologna | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 6 |
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29 Red Star Belgrade | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 22 | -9 | 6 |
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30 Sturm Graz | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 6 |
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31 Sparta Prague | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 21 | -14 | 4 |
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33 Girona | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 3 |
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34 Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 27 | -22 | 3 |
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35 Slovan Bratislava | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 27 | -20 | 0 |
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36 Young Boys | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 24 | -21 | 0 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 8 : 8th Finals
- Position 9 - 24 : Play-off
Team Lineups
home team, PSG
Manager: Luis Enrique
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
1, Donnarumma, Goalkeeper
2, Hakimi, Defender
5, Marquinhos, Defender
51, Pacho, Defender
25, Nuno Mendes, Defender
87, João Neves, Midfielder
17, Vitinha, Midfielder
8, Ruiz, Midfielder
14, Doué, Striker
29, Barcola, Striker
7, Kvaratskhelia, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, G. Donnarumma
- Number 25, Nuno Mendes , Yellow Card at 18 minutes, substituted for Gonçalo Ramos at 88 minutes
- Number 51, W. Pacho
- Number 5, Marquinhos , Captain
- Number 2, A. Hakimi
- Number 8, Fabián Ruiz
- Number 17, Vitinha
- Number 87, João Neves
- Number 7, K. Kvaratskhelia , Yellow Card at 86 minutes
- Number 29, B. Barcola , substituted for O. Dembélé at 70 minutes
- Number 14, D. Doué , substituted for L. Hernández at 74 minutes
Substitutes
home team, PSG
- Number 10, O. Dembélé
- Number 21, L. Hernández
- Number 19, Lee Kang-In
- Number 35, Beraldo
- Number 9, Gonçalo Ramos
- Number 24, S. Mayulu
- Number 49, I. Mbaye
- Number 39, M. Safonov
- Number 48, A. Tape
- Number 80, Arnau Tenas
- Number 33, W. Zaïre-Emery
away team, Arsenal
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
22, Raya, Goalkeeper
12, Jurriën Timber, Defender
2, Saliba, Defender
15, Kiwior, Defender
49, Lewis-Skelly, Defender
8, Ødegaard, Midfielder
5, Partey, Midfielder
41, Rice, Midfielder
7, Saka, Striker
23, Merino, Striker
11, Gabriel Martinelli, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 22, David Raya
- Number 49, M. Lewis-Skelly , Yellow Card at 56 minutes, substituted for R. Calafiori at 68 minutes
- Number 15, J. Kiwior
- Number 2, W. Saliba
- Number 12, J. Timber , substituted for B. White at 83 minutes
- Number 41, D. Rice , Yellow Card at 26 minutes
- Number 5, T. Partey
- Number 8, M. Ødegaard , Captain
- Number 11, Gabriel Martinelli , substituted for L. Trossard at 68 minutes
- Number 23, Mikel Merino
- Number 7, B. Saka , Yellow Card at 86 minutes
away team, Arsenal
- Number 37, N. Butler-Oyedeji
- Number 33, R. Calafiori , Yellow Card at 86 minutes
- Number 20, Jorginho
- Number 45, J. Henry-Francis
- Number 36, T. Setford
- Number 32, Neto
- Number 53, E. Nwaneri
- Number 30, R. Sterling
- Number 3, K. Tierney
- Number 19, L. Trossard
- Number 4, B. White
- Number 17, O. Zinchenko
home team, PSG
Manager: Luis Enrique
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
1, Donnarumma, Goalkeeper
2, Hakimi, Defender
5, Marquinhos, Defender
51, Pacho, Defender
25, Nuno Mendes, Defender
87, João Neves, Midfielder
17, Vitinha, Midfielder
8, Ruiz, Midfielder
14, Doué, Striker
29, Barcola, Striker
7, Kvaratskhelia, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, G. Donnarumma
- Number 25, Nuno Mendes , Yellow Card at 18 minutes, substituted for Gonçalo Ramos at 88 minutes
- Number 51, W. Pacho
- Number 5, Marquinhos , Captain
- Number 2, A. Hakimi
- Number 8, Fabián Ruiz
- Number 17, Vitinha
- Number 87, João Neves
- Number 7, K. Kvaratskhelia , Yellow Card at 86 minutes
- Number 29, B. Barcola , substituted for O. Dembélé at 70 minutes
- Number 14, D. Doué , substituted for L. Hernández at 74 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 10, O. Dembélé
- Number 21, L. Hernández
- Number 19, Lee Kang-In
- Number 35, Beraldo
- Number 9, Gonçalo Ramos
- Number 24, S. Mayulu
- Number 49, I. Mbaye
- Number 39, M. Safonov
- Number 48, A. Tape
- Number 80, Arnau Tenas
- Number 33, W. Zaïre-Emery
away team, Arsenal
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
22, Raya, Goalkeeper
12, Jurriën Timber, Defender
2, Saliba, Defender
15, Kiwior, Defender
49, Lewis-Skelly, Defender
8, Ødegaard, Midfielder
5, Partey, Midfielder
41, Rice, Midfielder
7, Saka, Striker
23, Merino, Striker
11, Gabriel Martinelli, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 22, David Raya
- Number 49, M. Lewis-Skelly , Yellow Card at 56 minutes, substituted for R. Calafiori at 68 minutes
- Number 15, J. Kiwior
- Number 2, W. Saliba
- Number 12, J. Timber , substituted for B. White at 83 minutes
- Number 41, D. Rice , Yellow Card at 26 minutes
- Number 5, T. Partey
- Number 8, M. Ødegaard , Captain
- Number 11, Gabriel Martinelli , substituted for L. Trossard at 68 minutes
- Number 23, Mikel Merino
- Number 7, B. Saka , Yellow Card at 86 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 37, N. Butler-Oyedeji
- Number 33, R. Calafiori , Yellow Card at 86 minutes
- Number 20, Jorginho
- Number 45, J. Henry-Francis
- Number 36, T. Setford
- Number 32, Neto
- Number 53, E. Nwaneri
- Number 30, R. Sterling
- Number 3, K. Tierney
- Number 19, L. Trossard
- Number 4, B. White
- Number 17, O. Zinchenko
- Referee:
- Felix Zwayer
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Bastian Dankert
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Robert Kempter
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Christian Dietz
- Fourth Official:
- Harm Osmers
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Benjamin Brand
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, PSG v ArsenalOverall possession
xG
PSG 1.737Arsenal 3.1375Shots
PSG 11Arsenal 19Shots on target
PSG 6Arsenal 4Total touches inside the box
PSG 24Arsenal 42Goalkeeper saves
PSG 3Arsenal 4Fouls
PSG 11Arsenal 11Corners
PSG 2Arsenal 6Advanced match stats
Shots
PSG 11Arsenal 19Shots on target
PSG 6Arsenal 4Shots off target
PSG 3Arsenal 7Blocked shots
PSG 2Arsenal 8Attempts out of box
PSG 2Arsenal 2Hit woodwork
PSG 1Arsenal 0Total offside
PSG 1Arsenal 1xG from open play
PSG 0.8935Arsenal 2.3033xG from set play
PSG 0.055Arsenal 0.8342xA
PSG 0.777964Arsenal 1.60419xA from open play
PSG 0.77447Arsenal 1.24278xA from set play
PSG 0.00349263Arsenal 0.361389Total tackles
PSG 30Arsenal 16Won tackles
PSG 14Arsenal 5Fouls
PSG 11Arsenal 11Total yellow cards
PSG 2Arsenal 4Total clearances
PSG 46Arsenal 8Headed clearances
PSG 25Arsenal 5Duels won
PSG 67Arsenal 50Errors leading to shots
PSG 0Arsenal 2Total passes
PSG 320Arsenal 355Accurate passes
PSG 244Arsenal 283Backward passes
PSG 51Arsenal 58Forward passes
PSG 114Arsenal 117Total long balls
PSG 51Arsenal 46Successful final third passes
PSG 48Arsenal 122Total crosses
PSG 6Arsenal 27Touches
PSG 517Arsenal 557Touches in the box
PSG 24Arsenal 42Dispossessed
PSG 10Arsenal 19Goalkeeper saves
PSG 3Arsenal 4Diving saves
PSG 3Arsenal 3Saved shots from inside the box
PSG 3Arsenal 4Penalty saves
PSG 0Arsenal 1Keeper throws
PSG 1Arsenal 4Goal kicks
PSG 11Arsenal 5Punches
PSG 3Arsenal 0
Season so far
UEFA Champions League
Key, PSG v Arsenal
League position, PSG 15th, Arsenal 3rdTotal points, PSG 13, Arsenal 19
Goals scored
PSG 33Arsenal 31Form guide
All competitions
PSG lose
v Strasbourg
2
1
Ligue 1
Arsenal lose
v AFC Bournemouth
1
2
Premier League
PSG won
v Arsenal
0
1
UEFA Champions League
Arsenal lose
v PSG
0
1
UEFA Champions League
PSG lose
v Nice
1
3
Ligue 1
Arsenal draw
v Crystal Palace
2
2
Premier League
PSG draw
v Nantes
1
1
Ligue 1
Arsenal won
v Ipswich Town
0
4
Premier League
PSG won
v Le Havre
2
1
Ligue 1
Arsenal won
v Real Madrid
1
2
UEFA Champions League
Previous meetings
All competitions
PSG and ArsenalPSG Won 1Arsenal Won 2Draw 2
Played
5
Previous scores
All competitions
UEFA Champions League
Arsenal 0 , PSG 1 on the 29th of April 2025
Arsenal
PSG
29th of April 2025
Arsenal 2 , PSG 0 on the 1st of October 2024
Arsenal
PSG
1st of October 2024
International Champions Cup
Arsenal 5 , PSG 1 on the 28th of July 2018
Arsenal
PSG
28th of July 2018
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Match Facts
PSG’s 1-0 win the first leg was their first ever victory in six attempts against Arsenal (D3 L2). Both of their home games against the Gunners have finished 1-1 (March 1994, September 2016).
Having been unbeaten in their first 13 away games against French sides in all competitions (W8 D5), Arsenal have now lost their last two visits against Rennes in 2019 and Lens in 2023.
Only two teams have ever reached the UEFA Champions League final having lost the first leg of their semi-final tie at home, with Ajax overcoming Panathinaikos in 1995-96, and Tottenham doing the same against Ajax in 2018-19.
Both PSG and Arsenal are bidding to reach their second European Cup/UEFA Champions League final, with the French side doing so in 2019-20, and the Gunners in 2005-06. When winning the first leg of a European tie away from home, PSG have only been eliminated once (vs Man Utd in 2018-19), while the Gunners have never progressed when losing the first leg at home.
PSG have won three of their last four UEFA Champions League home games, netting 14 goals across those three victories. However, they’ve lost twice at Parc des Princes this season (vs Liverpool and Atlético de Madrid), only losing three at home in the same campaign in 2020-21.
Arsenal have won each of their last four away games in the UEFA Champions League – the Gunners have never won five in a row on the road across all European competition before.
Paris Saint-Germain have made 150 line-breaking passes that have broken the defensive line in the UEFA Champions League this season, second only to Bayern Munich (156). 25 have been by Ousmane Dembélé, the joint most of any player this campaign.
Ousmane Dembélé’s winner in the first leg was his eighth goal in the UEFA Champions League this season – only Zlatan Ibrahimovic has netted more in a single campaign for PSG (10 in 2013-14).
As well as completing the joint most passes on either team in the first leg (50), Arsenal’s Declan Rice made the most line-breaking passes in the final third (6). He leads all Gunners players in the UEFA Champions League this season for line-breaking passes leading to both shots (7) and goals (3).
Paris SG’s João Neves has made 51 tackles in this season’s UEFA Champions League, the most by a midfielder in a season since Arturo Vidal in 2014-15 (52). He’s applied 756 high pressures to opponents in 2024-25, over 100 more than any other player.