PSG v Arsenal - as it happened
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
End of match
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90+5'FT: Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League final after a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in Paris, overcoming an early onslaught from the Gunners and surviving late drama to book their place in Munich.
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90+4'Time's running out for Arsenal, and it's looking increasingly likely that PSG will be heading to the final in Munich.
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90'FIVE minutes added!
Substitution
at PSG
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88'Goncalo Ramos is entering the pitch for PSG, with Nuno Mendes heading to the sidelines.
Yellow card
a Arsenal
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86'The referee's reaching for his pocket again, and it's Saka who's the latest to go into the book.
Yellow card
a Arsenal
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86'Both Kvaratskhelia and Calafiori have gone into the book following that confrontation.
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84'Substitution for the Gunners: The injured Timber is coming off, and Ben White is replacing him.
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83'That's a blow for Arsenal, Timber appears to be injured and will have to be substituted.
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 76'
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Statistics of Bukayo Saka in Champions League96
0.67220
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76'GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAL TO ARSENAL!! Saka's pulled one back for Arsenal!
Substitution
at PSG
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74'PSG are making a change: Lucas Hernandez is replacing Doue.
Goaaaaaal!
de PSG en el 72'
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Statistics of A. Hakimi in Champions League174
0.24530
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72'GOOOOOAAAAAL TO PSG! Hakimi has found the back of the net! PSG are now two goals to the good!
Substitution
at PSG
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70'Substitution for PSG: Barcola is coming off, and Dembele is coming on.
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69'What a save from Raya! He's kept out Vitinha's penalty!
Substitution
at Arsenal
Substitution
at Arsenal
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68'Double change for Arsenal: Lewis-Skelly and Martinelli are coming off, and Calafiori and Trossard are coming on.
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67'Penalty given! The referee has ruled that Lewis-Skelly handled the ball in the box.
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66'We've got a VAR check going on here for a potential PSG penalty.
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63'What a save from Donnarumma! He's pulled off a fantastic stop to deny Saka the equaliser!
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57'Mendes got a touch on Saka's shot, and it's gone wide.
Yellow card
a Arsenal
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56'Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly for a challenge on Barcola.
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54'Doue had a shot inside the box, but he's dragged it wide.
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50'Timber's just committed a foul on Doue, and PSG have a free-kick.
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48'Both teams have come out for the second half with the same eleven that finished the first.
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46'And we are back underway for the second half!
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45+2'Half-time! The referee has blown for the break, and Fabian's goal has given PSG a two-goal advantage on aggregate.
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45'Two minutes added!
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42'PSG's goal has knocked Arsenal's attacking impetus.
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38'Martin Odegaard is caught offside
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34'Merino left footed shot from the centre of the box went wide.
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30'Fine save from Raya! Barcola had a clear chance there, but the Arsenal keeper has made a crucial stop.
Goaaaaaal!
de PSG en el 27'
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Statistics of Fabián in Champions League171
0.06420
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27'GOOOOOOAAAAAAL TO PSG! What a goal! Fabian has put PSG ahead with an absolute screamer of a left-footed volley!
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25'Rice has been cautioned, a yellow card for a tackle on Kvaratskhelia.
Yellow card
a PSG
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18'Mendes has just gone into the referee's book for a stamp on Timber.
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17'Unlucky for Kvaratskhelia! His effort has rattled the woodwork!
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14'Arsenal have been much the better side in this opening quarter of an hour.
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10'Donnarumma's back on his feet and looks like he's okay to continue.
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9'We've got a break in play here, Donnarumma seems to be having some physical issues.
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8'What a save from Donnarumma! Odegaard's shot had real venom, but the keeper was equal to it.
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7'Corner for Arsenal, Rice put it towards the far post, but Donnarumma punched it away.
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4'Another chance for Arsenal! Donnarumma has just made a great save to deny Martinelli from close range!
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3'Early chance for Arsenal! Rice met Timber's cross from the right, but his header went just wide!
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1'And they're off! Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals!
Start of match
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PRVWThe two teams are out on the field!
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PRVWBoth sets of players have completed their warm-up and are returning to the tunnel!
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PRVWPSG subs: Safonov, Tenas, Hernandez, Beraldo, Mayulu, Zaire-Emery, Goncalo Ramos, Dembele, Kang-In Lee, Mbaye, Tape.
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PRVWPSG starting XI: Donnarumma (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fabian; Barcola, Doue, Kvaratskhelia.
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PRVWArsenal subs: Neto, Setford, White, Calafiori, Tierney, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Henry-Francis, Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji, Trossard, Sterling.
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PRVWArsenal starting XI: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Martinelli, Merino.
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PRVWWe have the official line-ups for today's match!! Let's check them out
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PRVWDespite doubts about whether or not to start him, the Asturian coach will be cautious with his star player. This situation suggests that Goncalo Ramos or Bradley Barcola will start.
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PRVWCheck out what ‘RMC Sport’ has just published: Ousmane Dembélé will be a substitute for PSG-Arsenal! Luis Enrique doesn't want to take any risks with his player and will keep him on the bench in case he is needed for the decisive part of the tie.
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PRVWAssistant referees: Robert Kempter, Christian Dietz. Fourth official: Harm Osmers.
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PRVWFelix Zwayer will be in the middle, Bastian Dankert the VAR.
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PRVWArsenal possible starting lineup: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.
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PRVWParis Saint-Germain possible starting lineup: Donnarumma (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
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PRVWLet's get things warmed up with some possible line-ups for the clash!!
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PRVWBoth teams are under immense pressure, with PSG seeking redemption for their 2020 final defeat and Arsenal chasing their first Champions League final in 19 years.
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PRVWArsenal’s attack will rely on Martinelli, Saka, and Merino, with Raya set to start in goal.
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PRVWPSG’s midfield will feature Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, and Joao Neves, while Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue support Dembele in attack
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PRVWArsenal remain without Jorginho, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to injury, with Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori doubtful.
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PRVWThe Gunners welcome back Thomas Partey from suspension, and captain Martin Odegaard is expected to play despite a minor knock.
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PRVWArsenal must overturn the deficit, a feat only achieved twice before in Champions League history after a home first-leg loss at this stage.
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PRVWDembele, who scored in London, is fit to start despite a recent hamstring scare, while Lee Kang-in remains a doubt but was unlikely to start.
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PRVWThe Parisians hold a narrow 1-0 advantage from the first leg, thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s early goal at the Emirates.
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PRVWPSG arrive as newly crowned Ligue 1 champions, having dominated domestically and now aiming for their first Champions League final since 2020.
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PRVWPSG and Arsenal face off tonight at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League semi-final second leg, with a place in the Munich final at stake!
Pre-match
07 May 2025, 21:00
Referee: Felix Zwayer | VAR: Bastian Dankert
Stadium: Parc des Princes
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PRVWHello everyone, and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the second leg Champions League semi-final showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, kick-off at 21:00 CET at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.
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