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PSG Advances to Champions League Final with 3-1 Aggregate Win Over Arsenal

Luis Enrique's youthful PSG side outperformed Arsenal, exposing their attacking deficiencies and securing a showdown with Inter Milan in Munich on May 31.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Paris St Germain v Arsenal - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - May 7, 2025 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
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Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Paris St Germain v Arsenal - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - May 7, 2025 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

Overview

  • PSG defeated Arsenal 2-1 in the second leg and 3-1 on aggregate, with goals from Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi sealing their spot in the final.
  • Despite dominating possession and posting a season-high xG of 3.14 against PSG, Arsenal's lack of clinical finishing proved costly, with Bukayo Saka scoring their only goal.
  • Arsenal's attacking struggles were exacerbated by injuries to key forwards Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, leaving them without a recognized centre-forward for the semi-final.
  • PSG's success highlights their shift to a collective, high-pressing approach under Luis Enrique, moving away from a superstar-reliant model.
  • Arsenal plans a major summer overhaul, prioritizing the signing of a clinical centre-forward to address their long-standing striking inefficiencies.