Arsenal vs PSG: Champions League Semi-Final Preview & Predictions

Arsenal face PSG tonight in the Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates, with both sides aiming for a crucial advantage.

Experts slightly favour Arsenal despite injury setbacks, predicting a tight, high-paced encounter.

Arsenal welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Emirates Stadium tonight in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final, as both sides look to take a giant step toward the final in Munich.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are riding high after a commanding 5–1 aggregate win over Real Madrid in the previous round, but face a new challenge in Luis Enrique’s PSG, who are seeking to reach their first UCL final since 2020.

What You Need to Know

TV: BT Sport 1 / CBS Sports / Paramount+

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Kick-off: 8:00 PM BST

Referee: Daniele Orsato (Italy)

Team News

Arsenal:

• Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhães, Kai Havertz, Jorginho, and Thomas Partey are all unavailable.
• Ben White is fit to start, while Leandro Trossard is expected to lead the line.
• Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard anchor the midfield in what Arteta calls “the biggest night of our season.”

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PSG:

• PSG are at full strength, with Ousmane Dembélé returning to the XI after missing the second leg against Barcelona.
• Kolo Muani, Barcola, and Vitinha are also expected to start.
• “We are ready to show Europe what this team is becoming,” said Luis Enrique during his press conference.
• Match Prediction
• Expect a closely contested match. Arsenal’s form at home gives them a narrow edge, but PSG’s pace on the counter remains dangerous.
• Our Verdict: Arsenal 2–1 PSG