PSG claimed a stunning 1–0 upset over Arsenal at the Emirates in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Fresh off their victory against Real Madrid, PSG entered as favorites, and they lived up to the billing with a commanding performance. Ousmane Dembele struck early, firing home just four minutes in, setting the tone for a dominant display.
Having already dispatched Liverpool and Aston Villa, PSG were unfazed by Arsenal’s resolve to avoid becoming the third straight Premier League side eliminated. Exploiting the absence of Thomas Partey in Arsenal’s midfield, the Parisians controlled the game, frustrating their hosts. Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka picked up first-half bookings as tensions flared.
Despite a disallowed goal from Mikel Merino, ruled out for a marginal offside, Arsenal couldn’t break through. PSG’s defense, anchored by Gianluigi Donnarumma, held firm, while David Raya’s heroics in goal kept Arsenal from falling further behind. PSG’s relentless counterattacks threatened but didn’t add to the scoreline.
Arsenal pushed late but couldn’t find an equalizer, leaving PSG with a crucial advantage heading into the second leg in Paris.
