Paris Saint-Germain, PSG’s Champions League campaign, has progressed into the final after a commanding performance to defeat Arsenal 2-i in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg at the Parc des Princes.
The French team secured a 3-1 aggregate victory to book their place in the final.
PSG wasted no time asserting dominance in front of a fervent Parc des Princes crowd.
In the 27th minute, Fabian Ruiz broke the deadlock with a clinical finish, extending PSG’s aggregate lead to 2-0.
Luis Enrique’s men ensured the tie was all but won when Achraf Hakimi curled home a second goal in the second half.
Bukayo Saka pulled one back for Arsenal, but it proved to be a mere consolation.
The Gunners’ hopes of a comeback faded, and PSG’s disciplined defence ensured a vi to victory.
PSG’s Champions League campaign saw the club return to the Champions League final for the first time since 2020.
PSG now prepare to face Inter Milan in the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena, aiming to claim their first-ever title in Europe’s premier club competition.
Recall that during PSG’s Champions League campaign, the French team dispatched English giants like Liverpool, Aston Villa, and now Arsenal.
For Arsenal, the defeat marks a bitter end to their Champions League campaign. Despite a valiant effort, Mikel Arteta’s team couldn’t replicate their quarter-final heroics against Real Madrid.
