Overview

• Arsenal aims to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes.
• Mikel Arteta has urged his team to channel frustration and disappointment into a decisive performance to reach their first Champions League final since 2006.
• The Gunners eliminated defending champions Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, marking a significant step in their European campaign.
• Despite investments in talent like Declan Rice and a modern infrastructure, Arsenal continues to battle a reputation for falling short on the European stage.
• Arteta and academy director Per Mertesacker are leading efforts to redefine Arsenal’s legacy, building on their return to the Champions League after a six-year absence.