Champions League Semi-Final Preview: PSG v Arsenal

Kick-Off: Wednesday, 19:00 UTC
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
Competition: UEFA Champions League – Semi-Final (2nd Leg)

PSG v Arsenal Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain welcome Arsenal to the Parc des Princes this Wednesday night, aiming to seal their place in a first Champions League final under Luis Enrique. The French champions carry a slender 1-0 lead into the second leg after Ousmane Dembélé’s early strike settled the tie in north London last week.

It wasn’t a flawless outing from the Parisians, but they were ruthlessly efficient early on and managed the remainder of the game with discipline. Despite a rotated lineup falling to Strasbourg over the weekend, PSG are expected to bring back their big guns for what could be a defining European night.

With Barcelona or Inter Milan awaiting in Munich, Enrique’s side are within touching distance of the ultimate prize, but they’ll need a mature performance to hold off a desperate Arsenal.

PSG v Arsenal Analysis

Mikel Arteta’s side have no choice but to go for it. Their 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth at the weekend capped a run of three without a win in all competitions, not the ideal build-up to a Champions League knockout.

However, Arsenal may be buoyed by Thomas Partey’s return from suspension. He will add much-needed balance to the midfield. His presence could free up Declan Rice to play a more advanced role—something that paid off with a goal at the weekend.

This is Arsenal’s first Champions League semi-final in 15 years, and they’ll need a statement performance to turn the tie. They know it’s possible with their track record against PSG — including a 2-0 win in the group stage.

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Head-to-Head Insight: PSG v Arsenal

Last week’s 1-0 was PSG’s first win over Arsenal in five meetings. Prior to that, Arsenal had gone unbeaten in four, including a clean-sheet win earlier this campaign. Still, with the tie on a knife-edge, this one could go either way.

PSG v Arsenal Players To Watch

Bradley Barcola (PSG)
With Dembélé a major doubt, Barcola is expected to start wide. He found the net at Strasbourg and looks a value play at 2.08 to score anytime.

Thomas Partey (Arsenal)
Arsenal missed his control in midfield last week. If he starts, expect Partey to play a pivotal role in breaking up play and enabling Rice and Ødegaard to push forward.