We are all set for the UEFA Champions League 2025 Semi-final, where Arsenal will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg at the Emirates. Both teams have already met in the Group League Phase, where Arsenal were victorious 2-0. Goals from both Saka and Havertz. When we talk about the head-to-head record in the Champions League, out of the three, two games were drawn, and one was won by Arsenal.
Arsenal had dismantled Real Madrid with an aggregate scoreline of 5-1, whereas Paris Saint-Germain had to fight it hard against Aston Villa. Apart from the players, the two tacticians, Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique’s approach to the game, will be a great watch.
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UEFA Champions League 2025 Semi-final: Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain – Teams news, Injury updates, Expected XI
Arsenal
A lot of key Arsenal players will miss the game against Paris Saint-Germain. The players to miss are Gabriel (hamstring), Kai Havertz (hamstring), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Gabriel Jesus (ACL), and Jorginho (chest). Riccardo Calafiori is a big doubt, as he also has knee issues.
Arsenal Expected XI: David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Martinelli
Paris Saint-Germain
Luis Enrique will have his full-fledged squad that will travel to the Emirates. Paris Saint-Germain has already won the Ligue 1; they will now want to win their first UEFA Champions League.
PSG Expected XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvarastskhelia and Bradley Barcola
Arsenal vs Paris Saint: Key Players
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Arsenal’s Starboy is one of the best players in Mikel Arteta’s system as he is a consistent performer. He was just back from injury before the game against Real Madrid and showed what he is all about. This time, he will have a face-off with Nuno Mendes, which won’t be easy. It will be a significant battle to watch.
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Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain)
2025 has been the year for Ousmane Dembele so far. He is a two-footed winger, carrying all the danger in either direction he decides to cut in from. Dembele is unpredictable and is capable of winning the game single-handedly when needed.
UEFA Champions League 2025 Semi-final: Predictions
Especially, it is hard to predict the winner looking at the teams, as both of them are unpredictable. Arsenal’s players have a better understanding as Arteta has brought the team together, but Enrique proved he can make this bunch of players unstoppable.
