UEFA Champions League: PSG vs Arsenal preview 05/07/2025

UEFA Champions League: PSG vs Arsenal preview 05/07/2025



The UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal is set to take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG holds a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, courtesy of an early goal by Ousmane Dembélé. This match will determine who advances to face Inter Milan in the final on May 31

 

Match Details

  • Fixture: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal
  • Competition: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi-Final (Second Leg)
  • Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM BST / 9:00 PM CET / 2:00 AM BST+6 (May 8)
  • Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
  • Referee: Felix Zwayer (Germany)

 

How to Watch

United Kingdom:

  • TV: TNT Sports 1 (coverage starts at 7:00 PM BST)
  • Streaming: Discovery+ (subscription required)

United States:

  • Streaming: Paramount+, ViX Premium, DIRECTV (free trials available)

Canada:

  • Streaming: DAZN

Bangladesh:

  • TV: Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten)
  • Streaming: SonyLIV app (subscription required)

 




Team News

Paris Saint-Germain:

  • Unavailable:
    • Presnel Kimpembe (injury)
    • Lucas Hernández (injury)
    • Gonçalo Ramos (injury)
    • Ousmane Dembélé (omitted for disciplinary reasons)
  • Doubtful:
    • Gianluigi Donnarumma (thigh injury)
    • Nuno Mendes (illness)
    • Vitinha (fitness concerns)

Arsenal:

  • Unavailable:
    • Martin Ødegaard (ankle injury)
    • Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf injury)
    • Kieran Tierney (thigh injury)
  • Doubtful:
    • Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee issue)
    • Riccardo Calafiori (fitness concerns)
    • Jurrien Timber (returning from long-term injury)
    • Mikel Merino (shoulder injury)

 

Predicted Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):

  • Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
  • Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes
  • Midfielders: Warren Zaïre-Emery, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz
  • Forwards: Marco Asensio, Randal Kolo Muani, Bradley Barcola

Arsenal (4-3-3):

  • Goalkeeper: David Raya
  • Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Ben White
  • Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz
  • Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli

 

Head-to-Head

  • Total Meetings: 4
  • Arsenal Wins: 1
  • Draws: 3
  • PSG Wins: 0

Arsenal remains unbeaten against PSG in European competitions, with their last competitive encounters resulting in draws during the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League group stage.

 

Match Preview

PSG enters the second leg with a slender 1-0 lead, achieved through an early goal by Ousmane Dembélé in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Under Luis Enrique, PSG has adopted a more cohesive and disciplined approach, moving away from their previous reliance on individual brilliance. The team's defensive solidity, led by Marquinhos and Willian Pacho, has been a cornerstone of their success this season.

Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, faces the challenge of overturning the deficit without key players like Martin Ødegaard. However, the return of Thomas Partey to the midfield could provide the stability and creativity needed to unlock PSG's defense. Bukayo Saka's form will be crucial, as he has been directly involved in seven goals across five Champions League home games this season.

The Gunners will need to balance their attacking intent with defensive caution, as conceding an away goal could complicate their path to the final. Arteta's tactical acumen and the team's resilience will be tested in this high-stakes encounter.

 

Weather Forecast

The weather in Paris is expected to be partly sunny with a high of 61°F (16°C) and a low of 47°F (9°C). These conditions should be ideal for an intense and fast-paced football match.

 

Prediction

Given PSG's home advantage and Arsenal's injury concerns, a closely contested match is anticipated. PSG's disciplined defense may hold off Arsenal's attacks, leading to a potential 1-1 draw. This result would see PSG advance to the final on aggregate.