How Arsenal and PSG Fared When They Met Earlier This Season
Last October, Arsenal and PSG met during the Champions League league phase, with a clear win for the English side. Now, both teams gear up for a new battle in the semifinals.
On October 1, 2024, Arsenal hosted Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium in a league-phase match of the UEFA Champions League.
Mikel Arteta's side claimed a convincing 2-0 victory, with goals scored by Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.
The opening goal came in the 19th minute when Havertz headed home a precise cross from Leandro Trossard.
Later, in the 34th minute, Saka curled a free kick from the right flank that found the back of the net untouched, beating Gianluigi Donnarumma.
A Much-Improved PSG
Since that meeting, PSG has shown significant improvement.
Under the guidance of Luis Enrique, the Parisian club captured their fourth straight Ligue 1 title, reached the Coupe de France final, and knocked out top sides like Liverpool and Aston Villa in the Champions League knockout stages.
The Spanish coach highlighted his team’s growth since the defeat to Arsenal, emphasizing that the squad is now more complete and confident.
Additions like Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have strengthened PSG's attack, turning it into one of the most dangerous in Europe.
Arsenal Maintains Its Strength
Meanwhile, Arsenal has continued its strong Champions League campaign, eliminating reigning champions Real Madrid with an emphatic 5-1 aggregate win in the quarterfinals.
Although they have slipped out of the Premier League title race, the Gunners remain a consistent and formidable force in Europe.
The upcoming semifinal clash between Arsenal and PSG promises to be a thrilling encounter, featuring two sides in top form and both hungry to reach their first-ever Champions League final.
