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END OF THE MATCH

PSG defeatedArsenal1-0inthe first leg of the UFA Champions League semifinal. The final will be decided next week in France.

Foul on Donnarumma! Arsenal players touched the Italian goalkeeper, and the referee quickly stopped play so PSG could get the ball rolling again.

Corner for Arsenal! The fans gasp at what could be their last chance to equalize.

Martinelli's shot! Vitinha's dangerous loss, which Arsenal could have capitalized on, but the Brazilian player's shot went way over the bar.

Five minutes of added time!

Substitution at Arsenal. Nwaneri comes on and Odegaard comes off.

The lights are going out for an Arsenal side that is colliding with PSG's defense. Luis Enrique's team, in fact, had the clearest chances in the final stretch.

Substitution at PSG. Zaïre-Emery comes on and Joao Neves comes off.

Arsenal are keen to find Bukayo Saka on the right wing. However, PSG are keeping a double watch on the Englishman. Someone always accompanies Nuno Mendes.

Gonçalo Ramos hits the crossbar! The referee called for offside, but the Portuguese player controlled it sensationally and unleashed a shot that crashed against the woodwork.

Barcola missed the second! The Frenchman had a chance to kill off the match after a one-two with Gonçalo Ramos. The striker crossed the ball too far in his attempt to shoot.

Substitution at Arsenal. White comes on, Timber leaves.

Arsenal need to move the ball more quickly. This is no surprise to a well-organized PSG side that's also moving well from one end to the other to disrupt any opposing attack.

Now Kvaratskhelia tried again! PSG threatened, having more possession and taking advantage of Arsenal's fatigue. The Georgian finished the move with a shot over the bar.

Vitinha's shot went high! PSG ran against a disoriented Arsenal, and the Portuguese had a brilliant shot from the edge of the box that flew over the bar.

Donnarumma's tremendous reaction! The play was ultimately ruled out, but after entering the box, Saka unleashed a shot at the near post, forcing the Italian to make another great save.

Substitution at PSG. Gonçalo Ramos comes on and Doué comes off.

Kvaratskhelia tried to surprise him! The Georgian looked for a long-range shot after Vera Raya was out of position, but the PSG striker's shot was off target and went wide.

Vitinha clears an Arsenal cross from the left. The Londoners have been sending more than one pass into the box, but their attempts aren't having any effect.

PSG makes a change. Barcola comes on and Dembélé comes off.

DEMBÉLÉ IS DOWN! It seems the French striker is struggling. Barcola is getting ready to come in behind the touchline. Is a substitution coming?

PSG pushes Arsenal back and pressures them to no avail on more than one occasion. Many of the Parisian team's players offer support to create avenues for the ball.

There's a tremendous amount of commitment from all the players when the ball falls to one side or the other. The attackers help out in defense, and running back isn't a problem.

Arsenal lacks a certain composure in attack. This haste is benefiting PSG, who have struggled to fully settle as the minutes pass.

The match is in a somewhat chaotic moment, lacking precision and lacking momentum. Disorganized attacks seek to take advantage of an opponent's imbalance.

What a tackle from Saliba! The Frenchman was precise when Dembélé had invented a pass inside the box to Doué, who was already licking his chops with a brilliant finish.

Luis Enrique's team remains somewhat overwhelmed by Arsenal's pressure and the speed at which the game is currently being played. The English team pushes again and again.

An incredible save from Donnarumma! Trossard had a brilliant chance after a tremendous run from Rice. The Englishman put the ball into space, and the Belgian's left-footed shot found the Italian.

PSG is looking to keep possession of the ball for a long period of time to slow down the pace, forcing Arsenal to settle back in their own half.

Arsenal are looking to build on this initial momentum following the break. Mikel Arteta's team has come out in a higher gear and is pushing a PSG side that is currently just defending.

THE GOAL DOESN'T COUNT! Merino was offside, and the goal was disallowed. The Spanish midfielder was half a body ahead of the last opponent.

The play is under review! VAR is intervening due to a possible offside by some of the Arsenal players involved in the play.

This time it was. Arsenal's rehearsed move after a free kick paid off. Rice put a perfect ball into the box, and Merino lofted it home to equalize.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM ARSENAL

Declan Rice took a free kick from the left side of the PSG box and launched it straight into the heart of the area where Mikel Merino rose above everyone and headed it home to make it 1-1.

There are no changes after the break. The same players who started the first half, and both Luis Enrique and Arteta are holding their own.

THE SECOND HALF IS PLAYED!

END OF THE FIRST HALF!

One minute added time!

Salvador Donnarumma! Lewis-Skelly's ball into space for Martinelli was spectacular, and in the one-on-one, the Brazilian couldn't beat the Italian goalkeeper.

The entire Arsenal team protests whenever there's a foul on the opponent. The Emirates also puts on a lot of pressure whenever one of their players goes down.

Yellow card for Achraf!

Yellow card for Bukayo Saka!

Arsenal are turning their entire team toward Donnarumma's goal. Mikel Arteta's team is finishing the first half on a better note, coming in but failing to fully capture the ball.

Martinelli had it! Saka insisted on winning the ball, dribbling, and sending a cross to the far post that the Brazilian couldn't reach. The ball beat Donnarumma, who couldn't clear it.

Saka's cross! The Englishman got the chance, beating an opponent on the right and unleashing a powerful shot with his left foot, but it went wide.

The Emirates award a penalty! Merino fell inside the box after receiving a back pass. Joao Neves came in behind to prevent the Spaniard from finishing. There was a good chance he could have tied the match.

PSG is really attacking opposing players. Luis Enrique's team pushes forward to prevent any Arsenal player from turning around and going forward.

PSG is dominating the match again. The French team is very mobile with the ball, which greatly contributes to more natural combinations as they advance.

What a fantastic save from Raya! Another PSG chance. Doué unleashed a great right-footed shot that made the Spanish goalkeeper dive backward. The play continued with a shot off the post by Fabián, who was offside.

Luis Enrique's team is cooling off the game with the ball. Seeing their opponent's surge, the Parisian team is increasing their possession time to dampen the game a bit.

Arsenal had a good run of play. They won possession back through pressing and adjusted things more to get their attacks flowing. PSG held firm.

Raya saves Kvaratskhelia's attempt! The Georgian player gets a chance with his left foot, shooting at goal but it doesn't surprise the Spanish goalkeeper.

Arsenal's first chance! Odegaard took a long-range free kick into the box, and Kiwior leaped high to head it home. The ball drifted gently into Donnarumma's gloves.

Arsenal were in a dangerous situation. Saka took the ball on the right, and the Arsenal fans raised their voices, knowing something was about to happen. The Englishman sent a cross to the far post that reached Martinelli ... but the play wasn't finished.

Kvaratskhelia is driving Timber crazy. For now, the battle on that flank is being won by the PSG player, who has already drawn several fouls on the Arsenal defender.

PSG is incredibly calm. Luis Enrique's team is taking a very good approach to what's happening. They're calm and dangerous when they get close to the opponent's box.

Kvaratskhelia protests! The Georgian challenged two Arsenal players inside the box, then went to ground. The attacker appealed to the referee for a penalty.

Arsenal are out of the running. Mikel Arteta's team is struggling to be proactive and enforce a well-organized Parisian defense. However, the pace is very high.

Raya kept the ball! Marquinhos had a brilliant chance after Achraf's cross. The Brazilian headed it in, but the Spanish goalkeeper was alert.

Arsenal are struggling right now. If they can get their hands on the ball, they won't be able to stop PSG from advancing towards their goal. For now, the pitch is clearly leaning to one side.

Doué tries it! The French player's left-footed shot after winning the ball and reaching the edge of the box. His shot was not good and was saved by Raya.

Arsenal didn't finish the play, and on the rebound, Achraf came out like a train to counterattack towards Raya's goal. In a fight for the ball, Trossard fouled the Moroccan.

Yellow card for Trossard!

Corner for Arsenal! Martinelli rouses the London crowd after running down the left and delivering a cross that Marquinhos parried toward the byline.

Donnarumma caught the first ball. Arsenal responded immediately, trying to break down the wing, but Mikel Arteta's team failed to create any danger from a header that ended up with the Italian.

A clear move by the Parisians. Dembélé drove the ball and opened it up the wing. There, Kvaratskhelia , completely alone, drew two opponents and looked for a pass back that reached El Mosquito, who took a first-time shot and put it inside the post.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM PSG

After overcoming Arsenal's pressure, Osumane Demebele received the ball in a central position, advanced and opened it up to the left with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who attacked the area and crossed it back for Demebele to arrive and cross it with his left foot to make it 1-0.

The Arsenal fans are roaring in these opening moments, whistling when Dembélé receives the ball to put pressure on one of their opponent's most distinctive players.

THE BALL IS ROLLING AT THE EMIRATES!!

Form and Challenges: Arsenal’s Dominance Meets PSG’s Revival

Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, is enjoying a historic campaign, reaching the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009. Their 2-0 win over PSG in the league phase on October 1, 2024, highlighted their dominance, with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka extending Arsenal’s unbeaten record against the Parisians (five matches). The Gunners’ 17-game unbeaten streak at the Emirates in European competitions and a stingy defense (seven goals conceded in the tournament) make them formidable hosts. However, a recent 2-2 Premier League draw against Crystal Palace exposed a tendency to squander leads, a vulnerability PSG could exploit.

The first leg kicks off at 1:00 PM Central Mexico Time (3:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM BST) on April 29, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium. Fans can tune in through various platforms:

• Mexico: TNT Sports México, HBO Max
• United States: CBS, Paramount+, fuboTV
• United Kingdom: Amazon Prime Video (coverage from 6:30 PM BST)
• Spain: Movistar Liga de Campeones

What You Need to Know About Arsenal vs. PSG!

• Arsenal hosts PSG on April 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM CMT in the Champions League semifinal first leg.
• The Gunners are unbeaten against PSG (five matches) and at the Emirates in 17 European games.
• PSG, fresh off knocking out Liverpool and Aston Villa, relies on Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia.
• Watch live in Mexico on TNT Sports/HBO Max, the U.S. on CBS/Paramount+/fuboTV, the UK on Amazon Prime Video, and Spain on Movistar Liga de Campeones.
• Injuries and a ticket dispute add tension, with a 2-1 Arsenal win predicted.