Paris: The French capital is set to host a thrilling second-leg match of the UEFA Champions League semi-final tonight, as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) welcomes Arsenal at Parc des Princes. The winner will face Inter Milan in the dream final in Munich.
Both teams are eager to secure their first-ever Champions League trophy. PSG previously reached the final in 2020 but lost to Bayern Munich, while Arsenal is hoping for their first final appearance since 2006 when they were defeated by Barcelona.
PSG enters tonight’s match with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in London and will have their full squad available, as Ousmane Dembélé has recovered from a minor hamstring issue and is fit to play.
In contrast, Arsenal faces significant challenges with multiple absences due to injuries. The Premier League runners-up will be without Kai Havertz, Riccardo Calafiori, Jorginho, Gabriel, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. However, midfielder Thomas Partey returns after missing the first leg due to suspension.
Who do you think will win tonight’s match?
Follow all the match excitement and highlights here.
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PSG books their spot in the UEFA Champions League final for the second time in club history, eyeing their first-ever title!
They’ll face Inter Milan in a highly anticipated showdown in Munich.
Full Time!
PSG 2-1 Arsenal
90'+ 2 Merino misses the target.
77' Saka pulls one back for Arsenal, scoring into an empty net after Donnarumma misjudged a pass, making it 2-1!
73' Hakimi doubles the lead for PSG with a low shot from inside the box, finding the bottom left corner past David Raya.
70' Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saves a penalty from Vitinha, keeping Arsenal’s hopes alive.
66' Penalty awarded to PSG after a VAR review by the referee.
61' Super Donnarumma flies to save a brilliant R2 shot by Saka aimed at the top right corner, keeping the score at 1-0!
58' – Donnarumma reacts quickly to save a tricky corner kick from Saka, sent directly toward goal.
54' D. Doué (Paris) misses the target.
The second half kicked off
HALF-TIME: PSG 1-0 Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain edged closer to securing their spot in the UEFA Champions League final, taking a 1-0 first-half lead against Arsenal, courtesy of a goal by Fabian Ruiz. An exceptional first-half performance from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma ensured the French champions maintained their clean sheet.
Stay tuned for more second-half action and updates!
42' Merino misses a brilliant pass from Saka just a few meters in front of Donnarumma’s goal.
32' Rice nods a cushioned header into the path of Merino, but the Spanish international hooks his half-volley just wide of the far post.
27' A magnificent long-range strike by Fabián Ruiz finds the left corner of Arsenal’s net, giving PSG the lead!
23' PSG's Doué narrowly misses a dangerous counter-attack opportunity after receiving an assist from Takuma, who intercepted a pass from Arsenal defender Saliba.
17' PSG’s Kvaratskhelia sends a curling shot (R2) towards goal, marking the first serious threat from the French side!
15 minutes in—Arsenal pressing high in search of the opening goal, while PSG hold firm in a defensive stance
8’ Donnarumma shines as he makes a superb save, denying a dangerous long-range strike from Ødegaard!
4' Donnarumma (Paris) makes a save.
3' Rice (Arsenal) misses the target.
1' Kick off
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