Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring just four minutes into the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The French forward’s early strike set the tone for a high-stakes clash between two clubs chasing their first-ever Champions League title.
Dembélé’s goal came after a swift combination with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who assisted the left-footed finish from the center of the box. The shot ricocheted off the post before finding the net, giving PSG a crucial away advantage in the tightly contested tie.
The match has featured intense action, with Arsenal pressing to respond and PSG threatening on the counterattack. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli created several chances, but PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was alert to keep his team ahead. PSG also hit the woodwork twice through Joao Neves and Nuno Mendes, underscoring their attacking threat.
Arsenal, unbeaten by PSG in competitive European matches, are determined to overturn the deficit in the second leg in Paris next week. Meanwhile, PSG aims to capitalize on their early lead and continue their impressive Champions League run under manager Luis Enrique.
The first leg at the packed Emirates Stadium, filled with passionate Arsenal supporters, promises a gripping conclusion in the return fixture as both sides vie for a place in the final in Munich.