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Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain Champions League Semifinal 1st Leg – Injury News, Match Preview and Predicted Line-Ups

Arsenal have been formidable in Europe this season, winning seven of their last eight Champions League matches.

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Arsenal welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Emirates Stadium for a heavyweight clash in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta’s side have had time to regroup after a weekend off and come into this match unbeaten in 12 matches across all competitions. However, despite their strong run, they have only secured six wins in that spell.

The French champions, meanwhile, were handed a setback on Friday night with a 3-1 defeat to Nice – a result that leaves them with just one win in their last four outings. Luis Enrique’s men will be eager to bounce back and avenge their 2-0 group-stage loss to the Gunners at the Emirates earlier in the campaign.

A winning Champions League night in N5 ✨

Havertz and Saka were on target when we last faced PSG ⏪ pic.twitter.com/KakZi0rlCh
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 26, 2025

Arsenal have been formidable in Europe this season, winning seven of their last eight Champions League matches. Their stunning dismantling of Real Madrid in the quarter-finals has boosted belief that Arsenal can finally break their duck in the Champions League this season. However, PSG will look to spoil Arsenal’s party and keep their own long-awaited dream of a first Champions League crown alive.

Arsenal Injury News

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is facing a midfield headache, with both Thomas Partey and Jorginho unavailable. Partey is suspended after picking up a yellow card against Real Madrid, while Jorginho remains sidelined with a chest injury. Arteta will also have to contend with the confirmed absences of Gabriel Magalhaes (hamstring), Kai Havertz (hamstring), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), and Gabriel Jesus (ACL).

Mikel Merino, who could replace Arteta in midfield, is a fitness doubt but is expected to be passed fit alongside defender Ben White, who has been managing a knee issue. However, Riccardo Calafiori’s involvement is less certain, with the Italian defender struggling to overcome a knee problem in time.

Arsenal Predicted Line-Up

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

PSG Injury News

Paris Saint-Germain head into the match with a fully fit squad, with no injury or suspension concerns. Despite suffering a surprise 3-1 defeat to Nice on Friday, Enrique is expected to stick with ta similar starting XI. Ousmane Dembele, who has racked up an impressive 44 goal contributions in 44 games this season, has gone six consecutive matches without finding the net. As a result, the French winger will be eager to make his mark in this crucial game.

PSG Predicted Line-Up

Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Barcola, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

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