In the early morning of April 30 (Vietnam time), Arsenal hosted PSG in the first leg of the 2024-2025 Champions League semi-finals. In the midst of the bustling atmosphere of the home team's fans, the representative from France was not shy.
In the 4th minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ran down from the left wing and into the penalty area, dropping the ball just in time for Dembele to fire a dangerous shot that defeated goalkeeper David Raya.
This was Dembele's 8th goal in the Champions League this season, equal to the record of the club held by Kylian Mbappe.
Goalkeeper Raya had to make a few more saves against Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue before Arsenal regained their composure at the end of the first half. The pressure of being behind caused the Gunners to clearly show their concern.
At the beginning of the second half, Mikel Merino headed the ball from Declan Rice's free kick, but unfortunately he was offside.
Arsenal could not control the game, showing confusion when attacking while PSG was very dangerous in every attack. They should have created a big advantage, but Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos both missed good chances late in the game.
If PSG can defend their score to 1-0 next week at home, they will face Inter Milan or Barcelona in the final in Munich.
The two teams will meet again in the second leg of the semi-final on May 8 at Parc des Princes Stadium.
