The Gunners' high spirits in the first leg were soon doused with cold water by Dembele with an early opening goal.

Despite great efforts, Merino even put the ball into Donnarumma's net, but Arsenal still had to accept a 0-1 defeat at home.

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PSG has the advantage after the first leg - Photo: The Independent

Mikel Arteta's side are focused on the rematch at the Parc des Princes, and are confident of their four recent away wins in the Champions League.

However, history is against the team from the foggy country, because only two teams have ever reached the C1 final after losing the first leg of the semi-final at home (Ajax in 1996 and Tottenham in 2019).

The good news for the Gunners is that midfielder Thomas Partey is ready to return after suspension. Without the Ghanaian "sweeper", Arsenal's midfield was often at a disadvantage to their opponents.

With Partey manning the centre of the pitch, Declan Rice would be free to carry the ball forward, while Mikel Merino would be pushed higher up the pitch to play as a false nine.

As for PSG, they are very focused on the historic opportunity to reach the Champions League final for the second time. The Ligue 1 champions have won 3/4 of their recent home matches in the European arena, scoring 14 goals.

The attack line played extremely flexible and direct. Dembele, Khvicha and Doue possess good penetrating skills, and often swap positions, creating diverse attacks.

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PSG players ready for the second leg of the semi-final - Photo: PSG Inside

However, experts believe that the midfield is the strongest area of ​​the French capital team. The two Portuguese players Vitinha - Joao Neves are small but play energetically and intelligently.

Two months ago, Liverpool defeated PSG in France thanks to the only goal from Eliott. However, that was a match in which coach Enrique's team completely dominated, controlling the ball 71%, and launching 27 shots.

Arsenal will hope to do the same to Liverpool. However, when the Gunners push forward, PSG's excellent wingers can exploit the space to score, moving closer to the coveted European crown.

Asian ratio: PSG handicap 1/4 (0: 1/4) - TX: 2 3/4

Prediction: PSG win 2-1

Force information

PSG: Dembele has recovered and is ready to play.

Arsenal: Thomas Partey returns after suspension. Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Jorginho and Calafiori are injured.

Expected lineup

PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-psg-vs-arsenal-ban-ket-champions-league-2398440.html