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This Tuesday, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will meet in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals in what promises to be a thrilling showdown at the Emirates Stadium. Both sides arrive with high levels of confidence after overcoming major challenges in the previous round and in their domestic campaigns.

Luis Enrique: "We're a better team than in October"

PSG coach Luis Enrique expressed optimism ahead of the clash, claiming his team has improved significantly since their last meeting with Arsenal in the group stage, where the Gunners won 2–0. The Spanish manager emphasized the progress his squad has made and how they've grown through the early season difficulties. "We’ve improved, and we've shown that throughout the competition. The intense group stage at the beginning was tough, but in the end, it helped us get better," said Luis Enrique.

He also touched on the squad’s morale, describing it as “exceptional,” and joked that he’s the "saddest" person in the group, implying that his players are highly motivated. “We’re at a similar point to where we were last season, and we want to take a step forward. We want to make history—do something that no one has done before,” he added.

Arteta: "We’re here to make history"

On the other side, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed his excitement about reaching the semifinals, emphasizing how much it means for the club to be here after a demanding season. “We’re making history—it’s a beautiful story, but we want more. This is an incredible opportunity. We’re here to create history,” said the Spanish coach.

Arteta also praised the passionate atmosphere the fans created at the Emirates Stadium during their win over Real Madrid in the previous round. “Tomorrow we want more. We need to see something we’ve never seen before. Bring all the energy—we need to earn our place in the final,” he stated.

Injuries and Tactical Adjustments

Ahead of this key fixture, Arteta will be without Thomas Partey (suspended) and both Riccardo Calafiori and Jorginho due to injury. This forces him to make tactical changes, likely moving Mikel Merino into midfield and starting Leandro Trossard as the central striker.

As for PSG, Luis Enrique confirmed that all players are available, giving him the advantage of fielding a full-strength squad for the crucial clash with Arsenal.

With both teams hungry for a place in the final, this match promises drama, intensity, and history in the making. Arsenal will aim to build on their momentum after knocking out Real Madrid, while PSG seek redemption and proof of their growth since their last meeting with the Gunners.