Overview
- Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 1:0 at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
- Ousmane Dembélé scored the only goal in the 4th minute with a precise shot that deflected off the inside post.
- PSG controlled the early stages with high pressing and created multiple scoring opportunities, but Arsenal's defense held firm after the opening goal.
- Arsenal's Mikel Merino appeared to equalize early in the second half, but the goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR review.
- The return leg will take place next week at the Parc des Princes, with both teams vying for a spot in the May 31 final in Munich and their first-ever Champions League title.