Five years after reaching the Champions League final for the first time, PSG repeated this brilliant achievement when defeating Arsenal in both semi-final matches.
Declan Rice almost opened the scoring in the 2nd minute
Up to now, not many people understand the motive that made coach Mikel Arteta put all his effort into the match with Brentford a few days ago in the Premier League. Not only did the defeat cause the players to lose all emotions, a tired and unmotivated Arsenal no longer had enough strength to fight in Europe in the most important match of the season.
Martin Odegaard regrets after his shot was blocked by goalkeeper Donnarumma
Arsenal marched to PSG’s field to play the second leg of the semi-final, like a lamb stepping into the wolf’s den, the outcome was not too difficult to predict. The home team PSG leisurely toyed with their opponents until they were tired, throwing two punches to decide the fate of their ticket to the final match.
Fabian Ruiz scores first goal in 46 Champions League appearances
With nothing left to lose, Arsenal decided to play with all their strength against PSG. In the first 8 minutes, Declan Rice headed, Gabriel Martinelli took a dangerous shot and Martin Odegaard fired a long-range shot, but unfortunately all failed to bring home a goal when facing goalkeeper Donnarumma.
Goalkeeper Donnarumma celebrates his teammate’s opening goal
The ball was almost exclusively on PSG’s half for the first half hour and Luis Enrique’s players suddenly accelerated in an unexpected way. After Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desiré Doue gave warnings, in the 27th minute, Fabian Ruiz made the entire Parc des Princes stadium explode.
Vitinha failed to take a penalty kick due to the brilliance of goalkeeper David Raya.
From a free kick on the left wing of PSG, Thomas Partey cleared the ball right to Fabian Ruiz’s position. The Spaniard skillfully eliminated Gabriel Martinelli before unleashing a powerful volley from the edge of the penalty area, opening the score.
Achraf Hakimi celebrates after doubling the lead for PSG
The mistakes of Arsenal’s inexperienced defense continued to cost them. In the 69th minute, PSG was awarded a penalty after the ball touched Lewis-Skelly’s hand in the penalty area. However, goalkeeper David Raya made an excellent save from Vitinha’s penalty kick.
Bukayo Saka shortens the score to 1-2 for Arsenal
In the 72nd minute, Hakimi stole the ball right in front of Arsenal’s penalty area and then coordinated with Dembele before unleashing an unstoppable shot, doubling the gap to 2-0 for the home team.
Arsenal has another trophyless season
Four minutes later, Saka rekindled some hope for Arsenal by reducing the gap to 1-2. However, that was all the “Gunners” could do in this match.
boundless joy
PSG won the second leg 2-1, making fans burst into joy, returning to the Champions League final for the first time in 5 years with a 3-1 aggregate victory after two matches.
PSG into Champions League final after 5 years of waiting
The Paris team will face three-time champions Inter Milan in the final match of the season, taking place in Munich (Germany) on June 1.
Parc des Princes celebrates PSG’s entry into the final