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weathered an early storm earlier than targets by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi sealed a 2-1 victory to ship them into the remaining.

The French champions’ 3-1 combination triumph means they will now lastly win the trophy they crave for the primary time after they face in Munich on Could 31.

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Trailing 1-0 from final week’s first leg, Arsenal dominated the early levels within the Parc des Princes with keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma making very important saves. The Gunners had been made to pay for not taking their probabilities as Ruiz then slammed residence a shocking left-foot shot previous David Raya within the twenty seventh minute to double PSG’s combination lead.

Raya saved Vitinha’s poor penalty within the 69th minute, which had been controversially rewarded for a handball, however shortly afterwards Hakimi made it 2-0 on the night time with a sweetly-struck shot that gave Raya no probability.

Bukayo Saka replied within the 76th minute after which blazed an excellent probability over the crossbar because the guests fell in need of reaching the ultimate for the primary time since 2006.

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PSG beat Arsenal 2-1 within the Champions League semi-final second leg to win 3-1 on combination

Ruiz and Hakimi web for PSG because the Parisians e-book a spot in a second-ever Champions League remaining

Inter Milan await PSG within the remaining – however was thrilling win over Barcelona biggest semi-final?

77′ – GOAL! Saka turns residence from shut vary to offer Arsenal glimmer of hope (PSG 2-1 ARS)

73′ – GOAL! Hakimi bends the ball into the far nook to place PSG three forward within the tie (PSG 2-0 ARS)

69′ – PENALTY SAVE! PSG awarded contentious handball penalty however Raya saves from Vitinha (PSG 1-0 ARS)

28′ – GOAL! Towards the run of play, Ruiz lashes residence to double PSG’s combination lead (PSG 1-0 ARS)

Arsenal’s irritating season ends in disappointment to lift awkward questions for Mikel Arteta

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This dispiriting season for basically ends because it ought to: all the marketing campaign’s points inevitably combining for one final disappointment. There was no remaining step to Munich and that can pretty be forged as a backward step total.

have as a substitute made an enormous stride in changing into the membership that Qatar so desperately need them to be. They beat their very own ghosts right here as a lot as they beat and 3-1 on combination.

Miguel Delaney reviews from the Parc des Princes:

Donnarumma disproving any claims of ‘overrated’

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Gianluigi Donnarumma has lengthy been touted because the goalkeeper that can lead his technology. Turning into captain of AC Milan as a teen will try this to you.

Nonetheless, the previous couple of years haven’t been excellent for the large Italian. He’s been referred to as into query fairly a bit, having made just a few notable howlers – living proof in opposition to Arsenal within the league part.

Nonetheless, he has been completely stellar on this European marketing campaign. After developing trumps within the shootout at Anfield, he has put in two tie-winning performances in opposition to Aston Villa and now Arsenal.

A goliath between the sticks.

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One other VAR calamity

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Whatever the end result, who else is relieved that this tie nearly averted being marred by VAR?

The awarding of PSG’s second-half penalty was nothing in need of farcical. Achraf Hakimi’s shot might have brushed Myles Lewis-Skelly’s hand, however there was ZERO enchantment from anybody inside the bottom and it had no impact on the trajectory of the shot.

Unexpectedly, the ref is off to the monitor and a penalty is given.

Vitinha steps up and fortunately, David Raya saves it, which means the decision had no direct affect on the end result.

Ought to it have gone in, the incident would’ve been a significant speaking level. And we’re all bored of VAR controversy at this level.

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Donnarumma proved the distinction, says Arteta

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“While you take a look at the 2 video games their finest participant on the pitch has been the goalkeeper, he has been the distinction for them within the tie,” Arteta advised TNT Sports activities.

“We had been very shut, a lot nearer than the end result confirmed however sadly we’re out. I’m very pleased with the gamers.

“After 20 minutes it ought to have been 3-0. There’s something additional it’s essential go your manner within the competitors and it did not. We had been very shut and for lengthy durations of each video games we had been significantly better than them however we’re not there and that has to harm.

“If we need to win this competitors now we have to understand that. There are particular issues which might be on us. You should not simply be understanding we’re out. That isn’t the best way I take a look at it.”

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Hakimi hails environment as PSG lastly do the enterprise in Europe

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“You may see the environment is magnificent,” Hakimi mentioned. “We’ve labored so arduous for this second, we’re very completely happy.

“We have labored arduous to have this second with our followers, our household and everybody who supported us. It was a tough match and we’re very completely happy and proud to win.

“He (Luis Enrique) has executed a improbable job. He has created a workforce, labored arduous behind the scenes, he is a genius.”

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Highlights: PSG crush Arsenal goals to e-book place in Champions League remaining

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Arteta: ‘There’s not been a greater workforce than us within the competitors’

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“I do not assume there’s been a greater workforce [than Arsenal] within the competitors from what I’ve seen, however we’re out,” Arteta advised TNT Sports activities.

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“This competitors is concerning the packing containers and in each packing containers are the strikers and the goalkeepers and theirs was one of the best in each video games.

“I’m so pleased with the gamers. They deserve loads of credit score for what they’re doing within the context of the scenario and the quantity of accidents, most likely the worst state you might arrive right here as a workforce.

“To come back right here with a distinct context and nonetheless try this, it offers me loads of positives for the long run however tonight I’m very upset.”

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Arsenal fail to understand their Champions League dream

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Parc des Princes pandemonium

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There is a celebration in Paris

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As crestfallen as Arsenal could also be, take nothing away from what this implies for PSG.

They’ve certified for under the second Champions League remaining of their historical past, a contest that has lengthy been their holy grail however one they’ve did not ever do the enterprise in.

Their first remaining expertise was hardly the stuff of goals – in entrance of an empty stadium in 2020, they misplaced to Bayern Munich.

Now, with followers of their nook and revitalised workforce, PSG will really feel assured of going one higher this time round, doing so on the residence of the workforce that beat them 5 years in the past.

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How did the Arsenal gamers fee?

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Charge the Arsenal gamers as their Champions League dream involves an finish in opposition to PSG:

Heartbreak for Arsenal within the Metropolis of Love

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The Arsenal gamers look completely dejected as PSG rejoice round them.

This recreation may have panned out very otherwise in the event that they took these probabilities early on.

However on the finish of the day, they had been overwhelmed by the higher workforce.

Focus turns again to the Premier League to complete the season in robust style and cement second place.

FULL-TIME! PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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FULL-TIME! PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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PSG ARE THROUGH TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL!

Arsenal put all the things into tonight – however after failing to attain when on prime, it felt inevitable that they might be punished.

Two targets from Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi left Arsenal with a mountainous deficit to make up – and whereas Bukayo Saka’s strike gave them hope, it wasn’t sufficient to spark any actual comeback of be aware.

PSG vs Inter Milan. Munich. Could 31.

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PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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90+5 minutes: Saka will get down the appropriate and pulls it again to the sting of the field, however it’s as soon as once more cleared by PSG.

An enormous cheer from the Parc des Princes.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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90+3 minutes: Trossard opens up his physique within the field and prepares to let fly, large block by a PSG physique.

Lengthy throw by Partey follows and whereas Trossard will get the primary contact, Arsenal don’t get the run of the ball.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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90+2 minutes: Merino jumps to satisfy a cross and flicks in the direction of the far nook, however it bounces agonisingly previous the far publish.

A really tough probability. That is perhaps the final one Arsenal get.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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90 minutes: FIVE minutes added on.

That’s how lengthy Arsenal have to avoid wasting their season.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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89 minutes: Lengthy throw cleared.

One yr in the past, PSG didn’t have the bottle at this actual stage, underneath these identical Parc des Princes lights, in opposition to Borussia Dortmund.

Nonetheless, they’ve been capable of quash the threats of an Arsenal comeback. They seem like they’re on their approach to Munich.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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88 minutes: We’ve received one other Partey lengthy throw coming in.

PSG sub beforehand, although, as Mendes comes on for Ramos – hardly a like-for-like, a left-back for a striker.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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86 minutes: The referee is getting a bit card-happy right here. Califiori, Kvaratskhelia and now Saka have ended up within the e-book for separate incidents over the past 90 seconds.

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Earlier than this, the ref had been good at simply letting the sport go. Not a lot anymore.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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84 minutes: One other substitution for Arsenal as Timber makes manner for White.

No matter tonight’s end result, I’m simply glad that penalty didn’t go in. With Arsenal threatening to stage a comeback, it could’ve been so irritating to see such an awesome tie marred and doubtlessly outlined by VAR nonsense.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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82 minutes: Arsenal are pushing for a miraculous comeback, however they should be cautious of PSG placing this to mattress.

Dembele’s first-time effort forces Raya into a sensible cease.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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80 minutes: CHANCE! Oh Bukayo, you’ve received to attain that!

Sensible work from Califiori down the left who curls one throughout the field aiming at Saka.

Donnarumma dives throughout and misses it, however Saka is leaning again and volleys excessive over the bar, when he had an open purpose gaping!

That goes in and Arsenal are proper again on this.

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1)

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79 minutes: Arsenal nick it once more in a harmful space because it involves Odegaard on the sting of the field, however his backheel doesn’t come off and is intercepted.

PSG have regarded significantly frail since that Saka purpose went in.

GOAL! PSG 2-1 Arsenal (Saka, 76′)

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Howdy, howdy, right here we go!

Trossard catches PSG in possession and performs it into the field, the place Saka is there to wrestle it past Donnarumma and fireplace residence!

Simply once I say it’s tie over – perhaps not?

PSG 2-0 Arsenal (agg 3-0)

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76 minutes: PSG are certain for Munich. Barring something miraculous from Arsenal.

The Gunners look to be enjoying for the badge now.

GOAL! PSG 2-0 Arsenal (Hakimi, 72′)

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THAT COULD BE THAT!

Some end from Hakimi, who bends into the far nook after receiving the ball in the midst of the field.

A reminder that this man, who scored in opposition to Villa, is a right-back. And he’s popping off like a centre ahead.

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That’s 3-0 on combination, and that is perhaps the killer for Arsenal – moments after Raya appeared to maintain Arsenal in it.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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Proper, we’ve received just a few subs to make amends for.

Trossard and Califiori got here on earlier than the penalty was taken, instead of Lewis-Skelly and Martinelli.

And for PSG, Dembele is on for Barcola. One second of pleasure for Arsenal, barely dampened by the introduction of that man.

PENALTY SAVED! PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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69 minutes: PENALTY SAVED! Vitinha steps up… AND RAYA SAVES TO HIS LEFT!

That’s justice if I’ve ever seen it. And Arsenal are nonetheless on this semi-final.

PENALTY! PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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66 minutes: PENALTY! Out of nowhere, the referee is distributed to the display screen… we don’t even know for what incident or what finish it occurred at, as a result of nothing of be aware has actually occurred.

It’s on the Arsenal finish, and it’s for a Hakimi effort that’s judged to have struck the arm of Lewis-Skelly.

It’s brushed it at most – however received ZERO enchantment from Hakimi, nor the followers. That is bonkers.

Both manner, it’s a penalty. For one thing no one noticed. Arsenal’s slim hopes of a comeback is perhaps about to go up in smoke.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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64 minutes: SAVE! Donnarumma, take a bow!

Saka will get it onto his left and bends one in the direction of the highest nook, solely to be denied by the fingertips of the Italian!

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Donnarumma has had loads of “overrated” claims over the previous couple of years. Granted, he’s had just a few howlers in seasons passed by.

Nonetheless, he has been completely stellar on this European marketing campaign.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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63 minutes: PSG attempt to counter as Barcola offers chase to a long-ball. Saliba practically exhibits an excessive amount of of it to the winger however will get bundled over to win the free-kick.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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60 minutes: One other alternative for Arsenal to ship as Odegaard places in a free-kick, cleared by PSG.

Thomas Partey then strains up for what appears like his fiftieth lengthy throw. A PSG head meets it however as Arsenal recycle, Partey is performed right into a pocket within the field.

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He tries to sq. it throughout however the cross is reduce out.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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59 minutes: Saka places loads of whip on his nook and Donnarumma is required to punch over to stop it getting into.

He doesn’t get to Saka’s second supply however it comes off an Arsenal head and out for a purpose kick.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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56 minutes: That was FILTHY from Vitinha!

He will get to the byline and simply dribbles by means of about three Arsenal gamers earlier than poking a cross that’s picked by Raya.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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54 minutes: PSG work it into the field as Doue picks it up within the pocket.

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With little alternative for backlift, he tries poking one into the far nook however it goes huge.

They arrive ahead once more moments later however the supply in the direction of the far publish is simply met by Timber, who chests again to Raya.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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53 minutes: PSG have began this second half comfortably.

They’re those urgent Arsenal, simply robbing Partey of possession within the centre-circle.

The Parc des Princes is bouncing – they’re assured PSG are heading to the ultimate. Can Arsenal discover one thing to place a spanner within the works?

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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49 minutes: Arsenal try to construct one thing from midway as Saka drives ahead, however the winger runs into hassle and stays down injured.

He’s up and limping, however it’s not an excellent sight for Arsenal followers. One thing else that’s not an excellent sight for Gooners? Ousmane Dembele is warming up.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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47 minutes: It’s crucial Arsenal get the following purpose on this tie.

They’ve began on the again foot with PSG attacking after the restart.

Nonetheless, they’ve received a free-kick deep and Raya is on the point of launch it.

BACK UNDERWAY! PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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We’re off once more!

Right here come the gamers…

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We’re about to get again underway in Paris.

An enormous 45 minutes developing.

HALF-TIME! PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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HALF-TIME! PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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What a approach to rating the primary Champions League purpose of your profession!

HALF-TIME! PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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And that’s the first-half!

Arsenal began on prime and will have simply been on phrases within the tie – however after failing to take their probabilities, they had been punished by means of a improbable Fabian Ruiz opener.

With their deficit doubled, the Gunners have a mountain to climb after the restart.

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PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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45+1 minutes: It’s one other improbable low ball throughout by Saka, however as soon as once more, no-one is there. Saka throws up his arms in frustration.

TWO minutes added on, and PSG have possession.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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44 minutes: Saka bursts down the appropriate and drops the shoulder earlier than making an attempt to play one other low ball throughout the field.

It’s deflected and fortunately for PSG, Marquinhos’s prodded clearance will get the rub of the inexperienced.

Up the opposite finish, Barcola’s tempo places Lewis-Skelly to the check earlier than Doue fires one proper into his rib-cage. That one damage and he’s gone down.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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42 minutes: That was a gap for Arsenal.

Bukayo Saka flashes one throughout the field and Merino stands proud a foot to prod it residence, however he simply misses the ball.

That’s the second when Arsenal want a poacher up prime, moderately than a makeshift quantity 9.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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38 minutes: Kvaratskhelia tries to drive into the realm as soon as extra and will get the ball previous his man, however the Arsenal our bodies do sufficient to stunt his progress with out illegally impeding the Georgian.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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35 minutes: Arsenal are knocking on the door once more.

Rice nods one down for Merino contained in the field, who can solely hook a tough alternative huge.

Timber later fees onto a volley within the space that will get blocked.

PSG 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-0)

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30 minutes: SAVE! It may’ve been two for PSG, and that may have been tie over!

Barcola will get in behind and sends Lewis-Skelly earlier than pulling again to shoot, however Rice is available in with a vital problem to stop him from bending into the far nook.

Raya will get all the way down to parry the ensuing effort out for a nook.

All of the sudden, this recreation has flipped on a dime.

GOAL! PSG 1-0 Arsenal (Ruiz, 28′)

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ARSENAL HAVE BEEN PUNISHED FOR NOT TAKING THEIR CHANCES – AND HOW!

A free-kick from deep comes again to Fabian Ruiz on the sting of the field. He takes a second to set himself earlier than letting fly on the half-volley, and it’s UNSTOPPABLE!

It flies into the nook, with Raya having no probability. An enormous blow for the Gunners, who’ve been by far the higher workforce thus far. Their deficit is doubled.

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PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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23 minutes: That was worrying for Arsenal.

Saliba offers it away sloppily and permits PSG to interrupt with a two-vs-one.

They’re fortunate Barcola’s ball throughout has Doue on his heels, disrupting his ahead momentum and forcing him to supply a tame shot that’s merely saved by Raya.

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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22 minutes: Odegaard scampers throughout the field and appears like he’s about to let fly, however he stutters and manages to win a nook.

Supply is whipped in however cleared by PSG.

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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20 minutes: First yellow card of the night time goes Mendes’s manner as he stands on Timber’s foot.

There may have simply been three targets in these early levels. Nonetheless, we’re nonetheless but to see an opener.

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17 minutes: OFF THE POST! It’s taken PSG 17 minutes to have a sustained interval of possession in Arsenal’s half – and so they very practically rating from it!

Doue performs it into Kvaratskhelia on the left, taking the ball into the field and bending it in the direction of the far nook, as he so typically likes to do.

Raya dives helplessly because the ball appears to be like destined to hit the again of the online, however it comes off the publish and Arsenal clear!

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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16 minutes: Arsenal retrieve possession of their attacking remaining third as soon as extra as Odegaard receives it on the sting of the realm.

Nonetheless, he will get caught in two minds over whether or not to let fly or cross and the chance goes begging.

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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14 minutes: Thomas Partey has launched 5 lengthy throws into the PSG field inside the primary quarter of an hour.

It’s relentless strain on the Parisians. However I’m going to say it once more – they NEED to make it rely and get on the scoresheet.

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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11 minutes: First probability to comeback for PSG as they break from their very own half.

Hakimi will get ahead and tries to discover a man within the center, however it trickles by means of to Raya who collects with ease.

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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10 minutes: This has been one-way visitors in favour of Arsenal thus far.

These lengthy throws from Partey are inflicting chaos within the field. Any supply appears to be like threatening.

It’s very important that they capitalise on this strain, making certain that PSG aren’t capable of merely climate this early storm.

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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7 minutes: SAVE! An ASTONISHING cease by Donnarumma!

One other lengthy throw from Partey is available in and it bounces out to Odegaard, who fires a perfectly-struck half-volley by means of the group and in the direction of the bottom-right nook.

Donnarumma should have seen it late and will get all the way down to push it across the publish.

He then goes down injured however, luckily for PSG, he’s again up and appears okay.

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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4 minutes: SAVE! One other big alternative to stage issues within the tie!

It’s a Partey lengthy throw into the field which falls to Martinelli, who volleys one goalwards however Donnarumma will get down to avoid wasting.

This begin will go some approach to encourage the Gunners early on. However they should discover the online.

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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3 minutes: CHANCE! So practically the proper begin for Arsenal!

Arsenal win it again on the sting of the PSG field and Jurrien Timber dinks it into the center, the place Declan Rice is there to satisfy it.

Proper on the sting of the six-yard field, he leaps excessive however can solely head huge.

A MASSIVE probability!

PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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2 minutes: Saka tries to drive Arsenal ahead early down the appropriate as his foray is met with boos.

He takes on Mendes however it’s the PSG man who comes out on prime.

KICK-OFF! PSG 0-0 Arsenal (agg 1-0)

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WE ARE UNDERWAY IN PARIS!

That is do or die for Arsenal. Identical for PSG, with this competitors being their holy grail.

The stadium is fever pitch. We’re off.

Parce des Princes setting the tone

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We’re getting a fairly spectacular fireworks earlier than the gamers stroll out to the Parc des Princes. This has a severe big-match really feel to it, because it ought to.

Right here come the groups, underneath the Paris night solar. One thing particular a few Champions League night time when the sky continues to be gentle. Solely occurs a pair instances a season – however when it does, you realize quite a bit is at stake.

The enduring anthem is performed, completed by the customary “champions” chant by the house followers. We’re nearly able to get going.

Closing in on kick-off

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Simply 10 minutes till we get underway on the Parc des Princes. That is big.

Arsenal’s season lies within the stability. On the finish of tonight, they may both be in a primary Champions League remaining because the heartbreak of 2006, or shall be confirmed to have gone one other marketing campaign trophyless.

This one is to not be missed. A finale showcase with Inter Milan awaits.

Keep tuned for all of the play-by-play motion from Paris, up subsequent.

Mikel Arteta’s remaining pre-match ideas

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“It is not simply the place we need to be, we need to make the ultimate and we’re very shut,” he advised TNT Sports activities. “We discovered quite a bit from the primary recreation so now we have a giant conviction that we will do it tonight.

“It is the place this membership deserves to be however there’s a lot extra to do, a lot to win and a lot consistency to point out. Hopefully we’re on the appropriate trajectory.

“We will want loads of gamers as it is going to be a extremely intensive match and we must change the sport at a while so we want some recent legs.

“They [PSG] had been fairly direct, we anticipated them to play far more however they had been extra direct so hopefully we are able to do higher.

“We have confronted large atmospheres each time within the Premier League. This membership has been making an attempt to achieve the ultimate and win it for a very long time, hopefully that may play in our favour.”

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Dembele begins on the bench – however PSG have depth in high quality

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Ousmane Dembele might solely be match sufficient to begin tonight on the bench, however that doesn’t precisely go away PSG toothless up prime.

Even with out their talisman, a entrance three of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Need Doue and Bradley Barcola is one that can be sure you strike worry into any defence.

And for the impartial, it’s an assault that can be sure you entertain.

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Arsenal hoping to maintain goals of Champions League immortality alive

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Arsenal’s 2024/25 Champions League marketing campaign has not been in need of particular nights.

They’ll want one other well-known outing in Paris to e-book their place in Munich, the place Inter Milan awaits the winner.

The purpose that separates the edges forward of the second leg

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A blinding end by Ousmane Dembele shocked Arsenal inside 4 minutes final week. It’s essential that the Gunners get off on the appropriate foot this time round.

They’ll be buoyed by the very fact the goalscorer begins tonight on the bench.

PSG gamers met by raucous welcome

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Pre-match preparations underway

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Luis Enrique bracing for a tough night time

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“It’s a particular recreation and we are going to strategy it simply as now we have executed till now,” Enrique mentioned.

“We’re certain to undergo as a result of our opponents do not have a beneficial end result.

“We have to match our efficiency as carefully as attainable within the first leg to win the return leg and keep true to our concepts.”

Luis Enrique is anticipating his aspect to “undergo” of their push for the ultimate (PA Wire)

PSG line-up CONFIRMED!

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A giant enhance for Arsenal as prolific ahead Ousmane Dembele does NOT begin for the hosts. The Frenchman as a substitute strains the bench, with Need Doue beginning up prime.

PSG XI: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquninhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Barcola, Doue, Kvaratskhelia.

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Arsenal line-up CONFIRMED!

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Arsenal welcome the return of Jurrien Timber to the fold, with the Dutchman making health after lacking the loss to Bournemouth on the weekend.

Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.

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Crew information imminent

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With workforce information simply across the nook, here’s what we already know:

For the hosts, rested the vast majority of his starters for the loss in opposition to Strasbourg on the weekend, and the Spaniard confirmed that Ousmane Dembele shall be match to face the Gunners after selecting up a rumoured hamstring pressure within the first leg.

Elsewhere, Presnel Kimpembe and Lee Kang In seem like they may miss the second leg, although Lucas Hernandez might have recovered in time.

Jurrien Timber is the primary doubt for Arsenal after lacking the loss to Bournemouth, although each him and Martin Odegaard educated on Tuesday. The Gunners will even welcome again Thomas Partey after he was suspended for the primary leg.

Jorginho stays out alongside Kai Havertz, although Riccardo Calafiori has returned to coaching and Arteta will hope he can name upon the Italian if wanted on Wednesday night time.

Ousmane Dembele is anticipated to be match and within the line-up to face Arsenal (Getty)

Arsenal followers plan on portray Paris crimson

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Arsenal followers had been inspired to not put on membership colors for his or her journey to PSG, cautious of the infamous Parisian hooligans which have been identified to ambush opposition supporters.

Nonetheless, Gooners will not be shying away from displaying off their loyalities forward of kick-off in Paris, with many taking to the guts of town in crimson and white.

An Arsenal fan soaks up the sights earlier than kick-off (Adam Davy/PA Wire)

How did the gamers fee within the first leg?

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might want to win at if they’re to achieve a primary remaining since 2006 after an imperfect residence efficiency gave the French aspect.

Which Arsenal man struggled in midfield? Who has gone underneath the radar within the PSG defence? And which participant’s efficiency may show the distinction within the total tie?

Listed below are how the gamers rated from the Emirates:

Arsenal had ‘worry to win’ in opposition to PSG, claims four-time Champions League winner Clarence Seedorf

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had a “worry to win” in opposition to of their first leg and should have a “shift in mentality” to achieve the ultimate, in response to four-time winner Clarence Seedorf.

“Profitable some matches is one factor and successful the Champions League is one other,” Seedorf advised Amazon Prime Video. “I believe the worry to win kicked in at present.

“I’m an Arsenal fan when it comes to how they’ve performed through the years however I’ve at all times mentioned for them to raise to that successful membership, there must be a shift in mentality.

“I noticed Paris Saint-Germain doing what I anticipated Arsenal to do, realizing when to press excessive, go low and sit again and anticipate the opponent to pressure a cross after which counter assault. That is how it’s important to play within the Champions League and I didn’t see that in any respect from Arsenal.”

‘Goodbye epic!’ Spanish newspapers react to Barcelona’s crushing Champions League defeat to Inter Milan

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misplaced an “epic” to in one of many biggest ties in historical past, but their followers nonetheless retained “pleasure” whereas reacting to the crushing semi-final defeat on the San Siro.

See how the Spanish press reacted to Barcelona’s newest Champions League heartbreak:

Relive the motion: Inter and Barcelona stage all-time basic on the San Siro

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Arsenal and PSG have quite a bit to reside as much as after Inter Milan emerged victorious from considered one of, if not THE biggest Champions League semi-final tie of all time.

Relive the motion from the San Siro, under:

A reminder of how issues went within the first leg

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Simply the one purpose – an early Ousmane Dembele strike – separated Arsenal and PSG of their London assembly final week.

The Gunners have cause to hope within the Champions League however it was an odd night time on the Emirates that would have been worse.

Miguel Delaney reviews from the primary leg:

Arsenal’s nightmare warm-up for PSG crunch match

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warmed up for tonight’s semi-final second leg at with a shock 2-1 residence defeat to .

fired the Gunners forward after 34 minutes however Andoni Iraola’s guests staged a spirited second-half comeback on the Emirates.

Dean Huijsen equalised within the 67th minute and eight minutes later Evanilson bundled within the winner to assist Bournemouth full a league double over the Gunners and enhance their very own faint European qualification prospects.

PSG’s route by means of the knockouts

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After ending fifteenth in an underwhelming league part, PSG have regarded a very totally different beast within the knockouts and are actually odds-on favourites to win the entire competitors. Right here is the route they’ve taken to the semi-final:

Knockout part play-off

Brest 0-3 PSG

PSG 7-0 Brest (agg 10-0)

Spherical of 16

PSG 0-1 Liverpool

Liverpool 0-1 PSG (agg 1-1, PSG received 4-1 on penalties)

Quarter-final:

PSG 3-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa 3-2 PSG (agg 4-5)

PSG held off an Aston Villa storm to progress to the final 4 (Getty Pictures)

Arsenal’s route by means of the knockouts

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After ending third within the league part, right here is the route Arsenal have needed to take to get to the Champions League semi-final:

Spherical of 16

PSV 1-7 Arsenal

Arsenal 2-2 PSV (agg 9-3)

Quarter-final:

Arsenal 3-0 Actual Madrid

Actual Madrid 1-2 Arsenal (agg 1-5)

Declan Rice (left) was excellent as Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals (AP)

Declan Rice calls for Arsenal present ‘large balls’ in bid to achieve Champions League remaining

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mentioned have to have “large balls” to ship the largest night time within the membership’s historical past by overcoming the chances to beat and e-book their place within the remaining.

“We have to have large balls and go on the market on the largest stage and present that we’re able to play on the largest stage,” mentioned Rice on the eve of Wednesday’s fixture on the Parc des Princes.

“It’ll be the largest night time on this membership’s historical past if we get to the ultimate so we’re totally able to go.

“It’s worthwhile to have full perception and we definitely have that as a bunch as a result of the supervisor drills that into us each day and if we’re one of the best model of ourselves – and we all know we will be that – there is no such thing as a stopping us moving into that remaining.”

Is PSG vs Arsenal on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and learn how to watch

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PSG vs Arsenal is because of kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 7 Could on the Parc des Princes in Paris.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the motion reside on TNT Sports activities 1, with protection beginning at 7pm. Subscribers may also stream the match reside on discovery+.

You should purchase a TNT Sports activities subscription , for under £30.99 monthly.

PSG v Arsenal newest odds – first goalscorer

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Ousmane Dembele5/1

Bradley Barcola 6/1

Need Doue 13/2

Goncalo Ramos 13/2

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia7/1

Bukayo Saka 15/2

Mikel Merino 8/1

Gabriel Martinelli 9/1

Leandro Trossard 10/1

Raheem Sterling 10/1

Vitinha14/1

Martin Odegaard 16/1

Declan Rice 18/1

Thomas Partey 18/1

Achraf Hakimi 22/1

Fabian Ruiz 22/1

Nuno Mendes 25/1

(Getty Pictures)

PSG v Arsenal newest odds

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PSG to progress – 2/11

Arsenal to progress – 7/2

Match odds

PSG – 6/5

Draw – 13/5

Arsenal – 19/10

Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain: Inform us who you assume will face Inter Milan within the Champions League remaining

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Arsenal head to Paris on Wednesday night time realizing solely a daring efficiency will maintain their Champions League dream alive.

Trailing 1-0 from the primary leg after Ousmane Dembélé’s early strike on the Emirates, the Gunners should overturn the deficit on the Parc des Princes to achieve their first remaining since 2006 and chase a maiden European crown.

Mikel Arteta’s aspect struggled to impose themselves final week and suffered one other setback with a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. With Liverpool’s Premier League victory confirmed, the Champions League is now .

Declan Rice has . “We have to have large balls and present we’re able to play on the highest stage,” he mentioned. “If we’re one of the best model of ourselves, there’s no stopping us attending to that remaining.”

Arsenal can draw confidence from their 2-0 win over PSG within the group stage, however Luis Enrique’s aspect have grown stronger since October.

With 90 minutes separating each golf equipment from a spot within the remaining in opposition to Inter Milan, all the things is on the road. Can Arsenal pull off a comeback?

Final week, 73% of readers had been assured Arsenal may progress to Munich. Has that modified?

Martin Odegaard urges Arsenal to prepare for ‘large recreation’ in opposition to PSG

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urged everybody related to to stay collectively after they warmed up for Wednesday’s semi-final showdown at St Germain with a house defeat by Bournemouth.

“We’re dissatisfied now, however now we have to maneuver on and be robust and stick collectively and put together for an enormous recreation,” Odegaard mirrored.

“It’s an enormous recreation. That’s the nice factor. While you’re dissatisfied now and also you’re indignant and annoyed, you should utilize all these feelings into Wednesday.

“We all know what we’re enjoying for, it’s an enormous recreation, now we have to stay collectively and create vitality and be prepared.”

(Getty Pictures)

Inter Milan await the winners after an exciting win v Barcelona – however was it the best ever semi-final?

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After a recreation that pushed feelings to extremes, an exhausted Simone Inzaghi turned philosophical.

“Sure, we suffered,” the supervisor mentioned, earlier than over . “However there is no such thing as a remaining and not using a little struggling.”

That’s no less than for anybody on the pitch, or these with an emotional connection to both membership. For everybody else, such exertions simply ; whole spectacle; full glory… an “epic” as .

This was simply a kind of matches – not to mention your complete tie – that’s so immersive it turns into a celebration of the pure recreation because it’s performed, regardless of all the things else round it. For this reason soccer is the preferred sport on the earth. “Que locura” – “what a insanity” – a member of the Barcelona contingent could possibly be seen mouthing after 4 hours of absorbing soccer.

That’s one other approach to sum it up. To take Inzaghi’s level and switch it on its head, although, there’s arguably no remaining that has gone to those extremes. Run by means of it now. What number of really nice finals have there been over the previous couple of years, and even this millennium? Arguably solely 2005.

PSG v Arsenal predicted line-ups

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PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.

Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.

(Getty Pictures)

PSG v Arsenal workforce information

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For the hosts, rested the vast majority of his starters for the loss in opposition to Strasbourg on the weekend, and the Spaniard confirmed that Dembele shall be match to face the Gunners after selecting up a rumoured hamstring pressure within the first leg.

Elsewhere, Presnel Kimpembe and Lee Kang In seem like they may miss the second leg, although Lucas Hernandez might have recovered in time.

Jurrien Timber is the primary doubt for Arsenal after lacking the loss to Bournemouth, although each him and Martin Odegaard educated on Tuesday. The Gunners will even welcome again Thomas Partey after he was suspended for the primary leg.

Jorginho stays out alongside Kai Havertz, although Riccardo Calafiori has returned to coaching and Arteta will hope he can name upon the Italian if wanted on Wednesday night time.

Are Arsenal nearing a bleak peak underneath Mikel Arteta? Crunch PSG conflict may reveal the reality

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inherited a workforce within the mistaken half of the Premier League. A yr later, they had been fifteenth. As are of their first semi-final for 16 years, their supervisor can testify that the trail ahead will be lengthy and winding and typically appear to contain going backwards.

Eliminating Actual Madrid appeared an enormous step ahead, particularly given the emphatic nature of residence and away triumphs, of Declan Rice’s twin man-of-the-match performances, of how, one William Saliba error aside, Arsenal shut out European soccer’s resident superpower.

A house defeat by didn’t initially seem a platform to achieve only a second Champions League remaining of their historical past. Overturning that 1-0 deficit, turning their journey into Paris into a night destined for a spot in Arsenal folklore, and progressing could be each apparent and dramatic. Don’t, and the decision would rely partly on the way of Arsenal’s exit: heroic or resounding, narrowly overcome or clearly overwhelmed.

Arsenal’s season now rests on return of this significant high quality in opposition to PSG

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Forward of an evening which means all the things for , duly for such an event. The midfielder talked of how Arsenal “have to have large balls”, including they’re in Paris “to make an announcement” and have “full perception” in creating “a particular night time”.

Rice speaks with an nearly spiritual fervour in such conditions, which might be required.

Up to now so good, till his supervisor got here in.

“Let’s not do the speaking,” mentioned. “Let’s do tomorrow on that pitch. So one of the best, finest, finest, finest model and win the sport.”

There may be no less than “full readability” to the scenario, because the supervisor put it. Arsenal have to beat to get into the remaining. Arteta performed as much as how particular it could possibly be, as he insisted on describing it as “one of the crucial lovely” video games in his time at Arsenal, moderately than the largest.

PSG v Arsenal – Champions League semi-final, second leg

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Welcome to the Unbiased’s Champions League protection of PSG v Arsenal within the semi-finals.

If tonight’s recreation is half nearly as good as Inter v Barcelona, we’re in for a deal with because the Gunners look to overturn a 1-0 combination deficit within the second leg on the Parc des Princes.

Mikel Arteta has issued a rallying cry to spice up hopes of a well-known finale to the season within the Munich remaining.

Thought Luis Enrique’s aspect stay favourites to progress because of Ousmane Dembele’s early strike on the Emirates.

Comply with for all of the build-up in Paris and newest workforce information as Arsenal make a late name on Jurrien Timber’s situation.