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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants his team to do “something special” in Paris. They lost 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Despite the defeat, Arteta believes Arsenal still have a “big chance” to reach the final.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Arsenal trailed after just four minutes when Ousmane Dembele scored for PSG. Arsenal failed to recover from the early setback and missed chances to equalize. PSG almost doubled their lead late in the game. Arsenal had a goal ruled out for offside and were denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma’s saves. After the game, Arteta urged his players to stay positive and described the tie as only “half-time”. He emphasized the need for a special performance in the second leg at the Parc des Princes. He cited Arsenal’s recent 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals as evidence that his team can succeed against top opposition.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
This season, Arsenal have shown strong form in both domestic and European competitions. They remain contenders in the Premier League, sitting second, only two points behind Manchester City. In the Champions League, Arsenal have impressed, knocking out Real Madrid to reach the last four. PSG, on the other hand, are comfortably top of Ligue 1 and are now in a strong position to reach the final. The match in Paris will be crucial, with small margins likely to determine who advances.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Arsenal travel to Paris on Tuesday, May 6 for the decisive second leg at the Parc des Princes. The Gunners need to overturn the 1-0 deficit to secure their place in the Champions League final. PSG hold the advantage, but Arteta’s side has experience coming from behind this season. The winners face either Manchester City or Bayern Munich, who drew 2-2 in their first leg. The stakes are high, and both teams know they have a chance to reach the final in Istanbul. Arsenal must find inspiration in Paris if they are to make history and reach Europe’s biggest stage.
