PSG Take First-Leg Advantage Against Arsenal in Champions League Semifinal
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have taken a crucial step toward the UEFA Champions League final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the semifinal first leg.
The only goal of the game came early, as Ousmane Dembélé struck in the 4th minute, finishing off a beautiful 26-pass team move that left Arsenal’s defense chasing shadows. Despite the Gunners’ efforts, including a disallowed goal for offside, they couldn’t find a breakthrough.
PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was in top form, making several key saves to preserve the clean sheet. Arsenal will need a special performance in Paris on May 7 to turn the tie around.
Match Highlights:
Goal: Dembélé (4′)
Man of the Match: Donnarumma
Disallowed Goal: Arsenal (Offside, 67′)
Possession: Arsenal 54% – PSG 46%
Next Leg: May 7, 2025 – Parc des Princes, Paris
