🎥 Melhores Momentos
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final by defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the second leg of the semi-final, resulting in a 3-1 aggregate win. The match, held at Parc des Princes on May 7, 2025, showcased PSG’s resilience and tactical prowess under manager Luis Enrique.(Reuters)
Match Overview
Arsenal began the game with intensity, aiming to overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first leg. However, PSG opened the scoring in the 27th minute when Fabián Ruiz’s shot from outside the box deflected past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Despite Arsenal’s efforts, including a penalty save by Raya from Vitinha, PSG extended their lead in the 72nd minute through Achraf Hakimi’s precise finish. Bukayo Saka managed to pull one back for Arsenal in the 76th minute, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome .(The Sun)
Key Performances
PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma delivered a standout performance, making several crucial saves to deny Arsenal’s attackers, including Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Ødegaard, and Saka. His efforts were instrumental in maintaining PSG’s lead throughout the match .(The Short Fuse)
On the other side, Arsenal’s missed opportunities and defensive lapses proved costly. Despite creating numerous chances and dominating possession, the Gunners were unable to capitalize, highlighting the importance of clinical finishing at this stage of the competition .(The Short Fuse, The Sun)
Road Ahead
With this victory, PSG advances to the Champions League final, where they will face Inter Milan on May 31 in Munich. This marks PSG’s second appearance in the final, five years after their loss to Bayern Munich. Under Luis Enrique’s guidance, PSG aims to secure their first Champions League title, adding to their domestic successes this season .(Reuters)
Arsenal, meanwhile, will reflect on their Champions League journey, acknowledging the progress made under Mikel Arteta while identifying areas for improvement in future European campaigns.
