UEFA Champions League
Arsenal vs PSG Live Stream
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Date: April 29, 2025
Competition: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final (First Leg)
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Kick-off: 20:30 BST
Overview
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face off in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, aim to capitalize on their home advantage, while PSG, led by Luis Enrique, seek a strong away performance to set the tone for the return leg.
Recent Form
- Arsenal: Unbeaten in their last eight Champions League matches (W7 D1), showcasing a solid defensive record and effective attacking play.
- PSG: Demonstrated resilience in the knockout stages, notably overcoming Aston Villa in the quarter-finals despite a second-leg defeat.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Arsenal has maintained an unbeaten record against PSG in European competitions, with two wins and three draws in their previous five encounters.
Team News
- Arsenal: Thomas Partey is suspended. Jorginho, Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Riccardo Calafiori are sidelined due to injuries. Mikel Merino and Ben White have returned to training and may feature.
- PSG: No major injury concerns reported. The team is expected to field a strong lineup with key players available.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: David Raya
- Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Midfielders: Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Ødegaard
- Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes
- Midfielders: João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz
- Forwards: Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Key Players
- Arsenal: Bukayo Saka – Leading the team with 5 goals in the Champions League this season.
- PSG: Ousmane Dembélé – A pivotal figure in PSG’s attack, contributing significantly with goals and assists.
Match Officials
Referee: Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
Vinčić previously officiated the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund and brings extensive experience to this high-stakes encounter.
Prediction
Given Arsenal’s strong home form and PSG’s attacking prowess, a closely contested match is anticipated. Arsenal may leverage their home advantage to secure a narrow victory.
Predicted Score: Arsenal 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain