US EditionPSG Beat Arsenal 1-0 In Champions League Semi-final First Leg
- Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final first leg at Emirates Stadium on April 29, 2025.
- PSG took an early lead through Ousmane Dembele's clinical finish following a perfectly weighted pass from Kvaratskhelia, while Arsenal struggled with only 25% possession early on.
- Arsenal had chances to equalize, including a Gabriel Martinelli shot saved by Donnarumma and a Mikel Merino header disallowed for a close offside, but PSG's defense and goalkeeper maintained the lead.
- Dembele’s goal was his 45th goal and assist of the season, with 30 contributions in 2025 alone, highlighting his key role as PSG seeks their first Champions League title.
- Arsenal faces a 1-0 deficit going into the May 7 second leg at Parc des Princes and must overcome this challenge to secure a place in their first European Cup final in nearly two decades.
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