Arsenal take on the visitors PSG in the first leg of UEFA Champions League semifinals. The match will be played on Tuesday, April 29th at Emirates Stadium, London.
Arsenal spent several seasons producing average results, far from the heights expected of a historic club. That changed under the leadership of their former captain, Mikel Arteta. Arsenal have since become a genuine top-tier side with serious ambitions. While they’ve still not lifted the Premier League title under Arteta — first narrowly edged out by Manchester City, then falling behind Liverpool this season — their Champions League campaign has been far more impressive. This year’s European run has showcased their maturity and tactical discipline. After returning to the competition in 2023/24, they knocked out heavyweights like PSV and Real Madrid, dispatching the Spaniards 3-0 at home and finishing the job with a 2-1 win in Madrid. Arsenal's defense has been solid, conceding just twice in their last five Champions League games.
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PSG have long focused their energy on the Champions League. The Parisians have long dominated domestically, collecting French trophies almost by default. But the elusive Champions League crown has continued to escape them, with just one final appearance since their Qatari takeover. In 2023, they turned to Luis Enrique to reshape the side, and despite losing stars like Messi and Neymar, he guided them to a semi-final finish, knocking out Barcelona along the way. This season, the challenge was even greater after Kylian Mbappé's departure, and results were shaky at first — just one win and a draw in the first five group games. But they clicked into gear in the knockout rounds. PSG eliminated two Premier League clubs in dramatic fashion: first Liverpool via penalties after trading 1-0 away wins, then Aston Villa in a wild 3-1 and 2-3 shootout. Their attack remains unpredictable, but their resilience has become a key asset.
In 2016, the clubs played to two draws in the group stage. Earlier this campaign, Arsenal claimed a confident 2-0 win over PSG in the autumn. The Londoners look sharp and hungry. While it’s not certain they’re the better side overall, they should be able to beat Dembélé and company on home turf.
Prediction for the match: Arsenal to win.
