Arsenal suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side with a mountain to climb in the return leg in Paris. An early goal from Ousmane Dembélé, finishing a stunning 26-pass move, gave PSG the edge, but it was goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma who stole the spotlight with world-class saves to deny Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.
The Gunners were met with frustration throughout, including a disallowed header from Mikel Merino and missed opportunities late in the match. PSG came close to extending their lead, but missed clear chances through Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos. Despite Arsenal’s second-half dominance, Donnarumma’s brilliance ensured the French side left London with the advantage.
Mikel Arteta remained optimistic, emphasizing the team’s belief in a comeback: “We have to do something special in Paris, and we are more than capable.”
Source: Swifteradio.com
