PSG vs. Arsenal live score: UEFA Champions League result, updates, stats from semifinal 2nd leg

By | May 7, 2025
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Looking to follow up yesterday’s all-time thriller, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal do battle in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, with a spot in the final in Munich on the line.

PSG hold a slim 1-0 advantage following the first leg, in which Ousmane Dembele scored an early opening goal.

Both of these clubs are seeking their first European title, which would be a monumental occasion. Each has only ever reached the final once before.

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The winner of this match will earn the right to face Inter Milan in the Champions League final, after the Italian side upset Barcelona in Tuesday’s semifinal at the San Siro.

The Sporting News is following the PSG vs. Arsenal match live, providing score updates, commentary.

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PSG vs. Arsenal score

  Score (Pregame) Aggregate Goal scorers
PSG – 1 –
Arsenal – 0 –

Location: Parc des Princes (Paris, France)
Referee: Felix Zwayer (GER)

Starting lineups:

PSG (4-3-3, right to left): 1. Donnarumma (GK) — 2. Hakimi, 5. Marquinhos, 51. Pacho, 25. Mendes — 87. Nevez, 17. Vitinha, 8. F. Ruiz — 14. Doue, 29. Barcola, 7. Kvaratskhelia.

Arsenal (4-3-3, right to left): 22. Raya (GK) — 12. Timber, 2. Saliba, 15. Kiwior, 49. Lewis-Skelly — 8. Odegaard, 5. Partey, 41. Rice — 7. Saka, 23. Merino, 11. Martinelli.

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PSG vs. Arsenal live updates, highlights from Champions League

15 mins to kickoff: It’s already looking like a thumping matchday atmosphere at Parc des Princes with still 15 minutes to go until the opening whistle! The PSG ultras always bring the energy. Kickoff is right around the corner!

30 mins to kickoff: Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who retired from playing in 2022 and is currently the caretaker manager of Norwich City in the Championship, is on hand for this match in Paris for UK broadcaster TNT Sports, and believes Mikel Arteta has been tremendous as Arsenal boss.

45 mins to kickoff: While Desire Doue carries the youth torch for a very young PSG side, Myles Lewis-Skelly is doing the same for Arsenal. The left-back has exploded onto the scene this year at just 18 years old, setting records at every turn. He will have his hands full with Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue, but not seeing Ousmane Dembele in the starting lineup must have been a sight for sore eyes.

1 hour to kickoff: Lineups are in, and they are exactly as expected, even down to Bradley Barcola in at the No. 9 for Ousmane Dembele, which was reported about 30 minutes prior to lineups being announced.

For Arsenal, Mikel Merino retakes his place at the striker position, with Thomas Partey back in midfield after his first-leg suspension.

1 hour 15 mins to kick: According to analytics website WhoScored, Declan Rice is the highest rated midfielder in the Champions League this season. A lot of that has to do with Rice’s incredible pair of free-kicks against Real Madrid. Yet according to Mikel Arteta, that wasn’t even the plan for the set play.

Rice will be essential in stopping PSG’s midfield buildup, which features a trio of passing wizards but lacks somewhat in physicality.

1 hour 30 mins to kick: With Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona eliminated yesterday, the teenage mantle now falls at the feet of Desire Doue, who has been exceptional for PSG throughout the Champions League knockout stage. Can he lead PSG to the final with Ousmane Dembele only fit for a cameo?

1 hour 45 mins to kick: It was largely expected that Ousmane Dembele would be available to play tonight for PSG, and while he is…it seems there’s a caveat. According to Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport in France, Dembele has only made the bench for today’s game.

2 hours to kickoff: Yesterday’s win for Inter saw Yann Sommer produce an absolute masterclass, despite conceding three goals to Barcelona, one of the world’s best all-out attacking sides.

Which goalkeeper today will earn their team a spot in the Champions League final? Sommer is the highest-rated keeper in the tournament so far of all players with at least eight appearances, while David Raya is fourth and Gianluigi Donnarumma is fifth. Both goalkeepers in today’s game have been sensational!

PSG vs. Arsenal kick off time

This Champions League semifinal second leg kicks off from Parc des Princes on Wednesday, May 7 at 9 p.m. local time in Paris, France. Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:

  Date Kickoff time
USA/Canada Wed, May 7 3 p.m. ET
USA/Canada Wed, May 7 12 p.m. PT
UK Wed, May 7 8 p.m. BST
Australia Thu, May 8 5 a.m. AEST
India Thu, May 8 12:30 a.m. IST

PSG vs. Arsenal lineups, team news

Luis Enrique rotated his PSG squad heavily over the weekend against Strasbourg, so all his regular starters should return, including Ousmane Dembele. The Ballon d’Or candidate exited the first leg late with what looked to be a muscle injury, but after being kept out of the weekend’s match as a precaution, should return to play here.

However, there’s a catch. According to a report just before kickoff, Dembele will only make the bench to begin this match. While it’s unconfirmed whether that’s down to fitness or tactics, it’s likely that the former is true. That means both Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue are included in the XI, with Barcola likely taking the No. 9 position.

Only oft-injured defender Presnel Kimpembe is confirmed as absent for PSG due to injury, this time a bone edema in his right foot. Lee Kang-in suffered a shin injury during the weekend defeat but is included amongst the substitutes as usual.

PSG starting lineup (4-3-3): Donnarumma (GK) — Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes — Nevez, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz — Doue, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia

PSG subs: Tenas (GK), Safonov (GK), Tape-Kobrissa, Beraldo, L. Hernandez, Mayulu, Zaire-Emery, Mbaye, Lee, Dembele, G. Ramos.

Without the suspended Thomas Partey in the first leg, Mikel Arteta moved Mikel Merino back to midfield and slotted in Leandro Trossard at striker, but the Belgian proved ineffective in that role. Here, with Partey back, the Ghana international should allow Declan Rice to operate in his natural position as a box-to-box No. 8. with Merino rejoining the forward line.

Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori have both returned to Arsenal training, meaning they are both available for selection. Timber retakes the starting right-back spot, moving Ben White to the bench along with Calafiori.

Long-term absentees Gabriel, Gabriel Jesus, Jorginho, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kai Havertz all remain out, although the latter has returned to training and is eyeing a return before the end of the season. Arteta confirmed over the weekend that Havertz “will have a chance to play a few games” before the campaign ends, but this game is too early for a spot on the bench.

Arsenal starting lineup (4-3-3): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Merino, Martinelli

Arsenal subs: Neto (GK), Setford (GK), White, Tierney, Zinchenko, Calafiori, Henry-Francis, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Trossard, Butler-Oyedeji, Sterling.

PSG vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel

Here is how to watch the match in some of the world’s major regions:

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