Overview
- Arsenal lost the first leg of their Champions League semi-final 1-0 to PSG at the Emirates Stadium, with Ousmane Dembele scoring an early goal.
- Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in his team's ability to win the second leg at the Parc des Princes and progress to the final in Munich.
- Key moments in the first leg included two crucial saves by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and a disallowed Arsenal goal due to VAR intervention.
- Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson criticized Arsenal's performance, suggesting nerves and inexperience affected their ability to rise to the occasion.
- Arsenal will draw confidence from their recent 3-0 away victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, showcasing their potential to succeed in high-pressure away matches.