Overview
- Ousmane Dembele scored in the fourth minute, finishing a precise move involving 26 consecutive passes, to secure PSG's victory at the Emirates Stadium.
- Arsenal saw a Mikel Merino equalizer disallowed for offside after a lengthy VAR review early in the second half, frustrating their comeback efforts.
- PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made crucial saves to deny Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, preserving the visitors' lead.
- Late in the match, PSG missed opportunities to extend their advantage, with Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos failing to capitalize on clear chances.
- The second leg at the Parc des Princes will determine who advances to the final in Munich to face either Inter Milan or Barcelona.